The Cover Up! Hydrocolloid Patches safely adhere to clean, dry skin and form a protective barrier that keeps the area moist for optimal healing, while also keeping out dirt and germs. When used on herpes blisters and cold sores, this moist environment can also prevent painful scabbing from occurring during the healing phase of an outbreak.

Two separate studies have shown that using hydrocolloid patches on herpes outbreaks results in a healing time comparable to using prescription topical Acyclovir!