Compeed vs Abreva for cold sores, which is better?

Question

Deciding between a Compeed cold sore patch and Abreva. The patch covers and protects the sore, Abreva is an antiviral cream. Which worked better for you, and does either actually prevent them?

RuggedAspen47 · Answer

Neither prevents them for me, prevention is a separate routine.

AlpineCedar87 · Answer

The Compeed patch was good for covering it, Abreva for early treatment.

AmberMarmot93 · Answer

Patch helped me not pick at it, which sped up healing.

SteadyLark20 · Answer

I felt the same when I started, it does get easier.

Compeed vs Abreva for cold sores, which is better?

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