Smart Cold Sore Treatment Patch Help Prevent Breakouts, Soothe Itching and Burning | Discrete, Invisible, Skin Safe Adhesive [24 Patches]

This covered my cold sore which was so ugly. I had an event to go to and it covered great. It’s sticks very well. Just have to be careful when taking it off. Other than that, it’s great.

First off, if it feels like you might be tearing off skin or a scab, stop. You don't have to cause damage.My first recommendation is if it isn't coming off easily and the adhesive around the outer edge is sealed, just leave it on.If you need it off a hot shower, lotion, lysine gel, will all work well for loosening it. For pulling it off I highly suggest going to the mirror, watching and applying minimal pull and waiting for the skin to separate from the patch slowly. If you notice any tearing happening stop immediately and return to loosening it. Worst case scenario use warm water directly to oversaturate the hydrocolloid.The reason I love these isn't for hiding the sore but rather for healing it quickly without scarring or even scabbing.These work extra well for this because the thicker area in the center Is a larger amount of hydrocolloid that I found to be far better at drawing out liquid, reducing both swelling and blister size. I found that the best case scenario if you have blisters is to do everything you can to allow them to drain gently without removing or tearing the skin or letting them get dry at all. If you do it right that layer of skin will flatten back onto the sore and become your "scab". At the end of the healing you'll be left with a little circle of dead skin, do not pull it off, wait for it to fall off. If you keep it covered the whole time it will not have a chance to dry out, get crusty, or crack.Extra tips:If there is residual fluid when you remove your patch soak it up by gently placing a Q-tip to the fluid, if there is any crust use warm water to gently remove it.Any sort of gel or ointment is almost certainly going to cause problems with adhesion. If it's a medically viable option for you I highly recommend just going and getting a prescription for antiviral pills, they can turn a waking nightmare into an occasional inconvenience. ( especially if you are in the situation I was in where my stress-induced breakouts were causing more stress-induced breakouts)If you're going to eat anything greasy or wet and messy just plan on changing out your patch after since it's very likely it'll start pealing up at the edgeIf you're having an especially bad breakout a normal, big hydrocolloid bandage is going to give you the best heavy duty fluid removal, shrinking power, and containment. Yes it's going to be unsightly, but I found it can aggressively hault swelling and tissue damage. If you do this be so very very extra careful with removal, be gentle and patient, attempt to only change it out if the hydrocolloid in the bandage is exhausted (turns white, puffed up, squishy to the touch.)If there are any breaks in the skin I normally gently sanitize the area with some IPA on a Q-tip to mitigate the chance of trapping bacteria instde.

I got these a few days into an already broken out cold sore, I didn’t think they would do anything, but I started wearing these at night time primarily while sleeping, and each morning the cold sore had reduced significantly. I do feel these eased the sore and itchy feeling faster than just using a topical cream alone. The sore disappeared about 5 days sooner than usual.They feel difficult to get off the adhesive but after a few tries it was fine, and they stated on perfectly. Good value!

Dealing with cold sores can be a real pain, but the SMARTMED Smart Cold Sore Treatment Patch is here to make the process a whole lot easier. This 36-count pack of patches is a game-changer, offering quick relief from itching and burning while being virtually invisible on your skin.What sets these patches apart is their ability to provide instant soothing relief. As soon as you apply a patch, the itching and burning sensations start to fade, giving you the comfort you need to get through the day. Plus, the patches are designed to be discreet, so you can wear them confidently without drawing attention to your cold sore.The adhesive is strong enough to stay in place, even when you're talking, eating, or drinking, but gentle enough to remove without irritation. Each patch also acts as a protective barrier, shielding your cold sore from bacteria and preventing it from worsening.

The patches are really small and barely cover a sore. They are thick and quite noticeable to the public. They don’t stick well at all and start to peel away or fall off after any liquid touches it or any facial movement around the mouth. I would not recommended to anyone.

For the price, it’s ok Does not stick well, does not work under makeup (falls off), and is not discreet… did not prevent a blister…. Spend the extra money and get the Mederma…

Amazing !!!!!!

Easy to use. More discreet and attractive then a cold sore. Stays on when you need it but easy and painless to remove. Put on cold sore as soon as possible and it will not develop! Put on after it's starting to appear already and it heals it very quickly and stops it from progressing. Miracle product!