Virtual Care

Cold Sore Treatment

Feel a cold sore starting? Antiviral medications work best when started early. Get a quick assessment and prescription sent directly to your pharmacy, often within an hour.

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What We Help With

Symptoms we can assess

Our clinicians provide assessment, guidance, prescriptions and referrals where appropriate.

Tingling or burning sensation (prodromal stage)

Visible blister or sore on or near the lip

Recurring cold sores (multiple outbreaks per year)

First-time cold sore assessment

Need for antiviral prescription (acyclovir, valacyclovir)

Cold sore inside the mouth or near the eye (urgent)

How It Works

Cold care, the easy way.

Start your consultation

Open a secure chat from your phone or computer.

Clinician assessment

A licensed clinician reviews your symptoms and a physician reviews your case.

Treatment plan

Receive guidance, a prescription sent to your pharmacy, or a referral as needed.

Follow-up support

Reach out anytime if symptoms persist or worsen. We are here.

Pricing

Transparent, flat-fee pricing

Virtual Consultation $40

Flat fee, private pay. Includes assessment and prescription where clinically appropriate.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Antiviral medications like valacyclovir or acyclovir are most effective when started at the very first sign of a cold sore, the tingling or burning stage before a blister appears. The sooner the better.

Started early, antivirals can often abort an outbreak entirely. Started later, they shorten the duration and reduce the severity. Either way, treatment helps.

Once a physician reviews your case, a prescription is sent electronically to your chosen pharmacy. Most patients pick it up within an hour.

Yes. If you have frequent recurrences, our clinicians can prescribe a supply you can keep on hand for early self-treatment at the first sign of an outbreak.

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