Cold Sore Treatment

Get cold sore relief at Neibauer - South Riding of Chantilly.

Cold sores are small but painful blisters that usually occur on the edges of your lips, but can also appear in your mouth and on your tongue. Cold sores can last for up to a week before gradually healing. They are contagious and transferred by direct contact with infected skin or saliva. Once in your system, the herpes simplex virus (HSV) that causes cold sores can remain dormant for extended periods of time until the virus becomes active again. This can be brought on by stress, chapped lips, extreme sunlight exposure, physical exhaustion, or illness.

Symptoms of cold sores:

• Pain around mouth
• Fever and sore throat
• Swollen neck glands (lymph nodes)

Is there a cold sore cure?

There is currently no known cure for HSV. At Neibauer - South Riding, we can, however, offer cold sore treatments that can reduce your pain, treat your symptoms, and help prevent future outbreaks. With care and concern, we have helped people throughout the Chantilly area deal with cold sore breakouts. Treatment typically includes topical antiviral creams and ointments.

We’re here to answer your cold sore questions.

Many people try to fight through the physical pain and anxiety of cold sore breakouts. We’re here to help you find relief and manage your cold sore breakouts quickly and comfortably. To learn more, call 703-542-3171 today.