Many are familiar with the situation when herpes popped up on the lip in the morning, and soon a responsible business meeting or a long-awaited meeting is coming. How to quickly and effectively get rid of a problem? Whether there is a “magic remedy” that can cure and instantly eliminate an unaesthetic cold, we will learn further.
Unique Herpes Adhesive Compeed
The occurrence of herpes is an unpleasant phenomenon that does not look very spectacular, in addition, it is accompanied by itching, burning and other unpleasant sensations. In most cases, with this disease, the drug Acyclovir is used. The ointment perfectly eliminates the symptoms and treats the virus, but it takes time for the rashes to disappear. And if you need to look good now, and not later?
Compeed cold sore patch is a special product that has not only a healing, but also a masking effect.
The package contains 15 plates impregnated with hydrocolloid-075. A Compeed cold sore patch is applied directly to the inflammatory focus. The medicinal substance in contact with the skin acts on the virus and eliminates its external manifestations on the face. This number of strips is enough to cope with a cold rash and prevent relapse.
The complete set of the product implies the presence of instructions for the patch from Herpes Compeed, as well as a small mirror that allows you to easily apply the patch on the lips.
Product benefits
- Quick healing. Medicinal impregnation starts a natural regenerative process, from which the epidermis tissue restores its appearance in an accelerated mode.
- Masking effect. It is no secret that a cold on the lips repels the interlocutor a little. Compeed perfectly hides the rash, making it invisible to others. Women can apply a little foundation or lipstick on top of the patch, making it truly “invisible”.
- Reduction of redness, itching and swelling. Hydrocolloid-075, acting on the lesion, quickly muffles the symptoms of skin disease.
- Anesthesia. The tool protects the nerve endings from exposure to air and discomfort during the movement of the lips, from this the unpleasant sensations from the common cold become much less.
- Healing without a crust. Thanks to moisturizing impregnation, the wound is healed without keratinization of tissues.
- Infection protection. A Compeed cold sore patch covers cold infections of the skin from dirt, dust, and bacteria that can get in from the outside — from your hands, clothes, or airborne contact with other people.
- Minimizing the risk of contamination of others. The patch allows you to not become a source of infection for the rest, reliably covering the wound.
How to apply
Using the tool is quite simple, you must follow the given algorithm:
- Wash your hands.
- Clean the area of erosion from masking agents. Dry your skin.
- Take the patch from the packaging and grab at the edges where the arrows are drawn.
- Pull in the direction of the pointers, slightly revealing the sticky base. Do not touch her hands or completely remove the protective film.
- Within a minute, apply the patch with the sticky side on the cold sore, pressing it with your hand to fix the strip tightly and evenly.
Exposure time
After an hour of the effect of drug treatment on the skin, pain and itching are reduced. But the Compeed cold sore patch on the lips should be left for at least 8-10 hours, or better, for two days. If the tight fixation of the strip is broken or the exposure time has passed, the old patch is replaced with a new one.
Frequently asked Questions
1. Is it permissible to cut the patch so that it matches the size of the lesion?
No. The strip cannot be cut, as this reduces the healing and regenerating effect.
2. Can I use food and drinks with a patch on my lips?
Yes of course. From this, the adhesive base is not destroyed. In the period of exacerbation of herpes, use individual dishes and household items, so as not to infect others, because the herpes virus is transmitted through saliva.
3. Is Compeed suitable for pregnant and lactating mothers?
During the period of gestation and lactation, the use of an antiherpetic agent is important to coordinate with the doctor.
4. Is it possible to apply masking agents, makeup and sunscreen on top of the patch?
Yes. The foundation, lipstick and lotions can be applied to the strip. You can not saturate the skin with funds before applying the patch, because it will not hold on to this.
5. Is it possible to kiss the patch on the lips.
The patch reliably covers erosion, but it is important to remember that during the kiss you expose the other person to infection.
Herpes Adhesive Compeed: Customer Reviews
Bubble rash on the lips is a common problem and many resort to the use of this masking agent. Summarizing the opinions about the patch, one can note such characteristics and qualities through the eyes of the consumer:
- reliable and first aid for herpes;
- the best tool for masking wounds;
- must have in the medicine cabinet;
- fast healing in two days;
- not addictive, can be used to treat recurrent manifestations;
- effectively relieves pain from the first minutes of exposure;
- aesthetic appearance of the patch compared to ointment, which looks like a white spot on the lip;
- prolonged wearing up to 48 hours, unlike medicines that need to be updated every 2-3 hours;
- gives self-confidence;
- even if you look closely, the patch is completely invisible.
Cons of the tool, according to reviews:
- with prolonged exposure to moisture, the edges of the patch may peel off;
- the high cost of the drug.
Summary
According to statistics, every fifth resident of Russia suffers from herpes lips two to ten times a year. As a result of stress, hypothermia, flu, colds, hormonal changes, climate change, the virus appears as an unaesthetic bubble on the skin.
The "first aid" in resolving this unaesthetic problem is the Compeed herpes masking plaster. Its unique impregnation has a therapeutic effect, has a high rate of relieving the symptoms of the disease and effectively heals the damage to the mucous membranes and skin. In addition, the patch reliably hides the wound from prying eyes, giving confidence. The tool is not addictive and therefore it is acceptable to use herpes for re-treatment.