I suddenly developed cheilitis for the first time during the seasonal weather change, and it was rough. My lips were extremely dry, itchy, and even had small fluid-filled blisters—so yes, it was painful. After asking around and doing some research, I kept hearing about this product—so I gave it a try. whenever I applied this, it felt cooling with a slight sting, and the itchiness calmed down a lot. For 12 days straight(See photos), I applied a thin layer 4–5 times a day: after brushing my teeth in the morning, after lunch, after dinner, and right before bed. Now it's almost completely healed, and whenever I feel that familiar itch coming back—usually when I'm tired—I put a tiny bit on and it settles right down. The tube is very small, but you barely need any per use, so it seems like it will last a good while. It doesn’t work instantly, but the steady improvement is undeniable. I definitely recommend it. Read more
This Abreva cold sore treatment was a 2 pack item, I paid $27 for the 2 pack. This medication actually worked and my cold sore didn't last more than 4 days, I was impressed. I had gone to a local pharmacy in my neighborhood and they wanted $20 just for 1, go figure I did not purchase and was glad I went online to find the product, thanks Amazon for your affordable pricing on this item. Read more
Keep in mind, this is strictly for pain relief and also to relieve the dryness and stiffness aspect of cold sores. Basically when your lip or area around it is feeling super stiff and chapped, it will make the skin supple again. It'll also relieve any tingles or burning. But the actual Abreva cold sore treatment (Docosanol Cream) is what works to actually treat/get rid of the sores themselves. So you need both. I usually place a thin layer of this stuff first, followed by the Abreva cream, allow it to dry (about 30 to 45 minutes) then add a couple cold sore patches to the treated areas to further protect while it heals. I also do red light treatments once in the mornings and once in the evenings, 5 minutes at a time each time. If you wanted to, you could also use just this and then the cold sore patches too. It depends on how effective it is for you. The patches themselves have healing formula in them too. So if you don't like the cream, that is an option. I've found that using the cream plus the patches worked better for me, tho. Ultimately you have to find what works for you. But this tube is specifically for pain relief only, it will not actually treat the sores, so you will need a second form of medicine, whether prescribed or over the counter, to treat the problem itself. So it works well for what it was meant for. Hopefully after this episode, won't need it again for a long time. This was my first episode after nearly 2yrs of not having any. It sucked, but I got through it. Good luck! Read more
I get cold sores often, and this is the most effective medication I’ve found. I’ve tried all kinds of treatments, but I always come back to Abreva. It shortens my healing time and eases discomfort. The 2‑pack is a good value and ensures I always have one on hand. Read more
THIS WORKS!!! I bought this Abreva 10% Docosanol cream for my husband’s cold sores, and it works really well. Applying it five times a day, spaced a couple hours apart, made a huge difference. Timing it as soon as he felt the tingle minimized the outbreak to just 1–3 days, which is amazing compared to how long they usually last. The tube is small but lasts a reasonable amount of time, and having the two-pack is convenient so we always have a spare on hand. If you or someone in your household gets cold sores, this is definitely worth trying! No harsh taste in case you accidentally lick your lips or something too. Read more
This product may be effective but to have a dab to use for 2 or 3 days is not cost effective. It was a shock to see how tiny the tube was and that it cost almost $30. I will use another brand. So disappointed! Had I investigated what .07 ounces looks like, I would not have ordered it. My astonishment was based on how expensive a tiny tube cost. Outrageous! Save money. Buy another brand. Read more
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The best thing about this stuff is that if you feel the tingle and know that you're about to get a cold sore, you can apply this preventatively and never have an unsightly eruption to deal with! Read more
