Polysporin® Cold Sore Healing Patch

My overall rating

Definitely will recommend and use again! I have 2-3 cold sore outbreaks per year on my lip, usually in the same spot every time. The adhesive part of the patch is virtually invisible so you know it doesn't stand out like a bandaid. The adhesive is...   +

Definitely will recommend and use again! I have 2-3 cold sore outbreaks per year on my lip, usually in the same spot every time. The adhesive part of the patch is virtually invisible so you know it doesn't stand out like a bandaid. The adhesive is nice and tight, but is easily removable without peeling off any of the cold sore. Keeping it covered keeps my hands off of it so I can keep it clean and dry all day and night. I also have sensitive skin and had no reaction to the adhesive or the pad.
The only problem I had was on one application - I pulled off too much of the paper backing at once so one side stuck to the other and I had to throw it away and try a second patch.
I like that each application is sterile and clean, better than applying a cream when I worry about the applicator touching the sore, or if my finger is clean when I apply the cream. Also I am more tempted to touch the sore when there is a cream on it so see if more needs to be applied.
With the Polysporin Cold Sore Healing Patch I just apply and forget about it!    -