AN ESTIMATED 67% OF THE GLOBAL POPULATION CARRIES THE HSV-1 VIRUS
As experts in cold sore relief, we understand what it feels like to get a cold sore. Research commissioned by Zovirax, polling 2,000 young adults aged 18 to 25, found that they spend the equivalent of about 26 days a year, or over an hour and a half each a day, worrying about their appearance (107 minutes per day on average).* Knowing you’re not alone can help reduce the anxiety and feelings of embarrassment of having a cold sore. And remember, if you treat at the first sign, with Zovirax, you could be cold sore free in 3 days**.
*research conducted by OnePoll in January 2021, surveying 2,000 people aged 18 – 25. Research conducted in the UK.
**In 25% of users. Median healing time is 4 days. Zovirax Cold Sore Cream. Contains Aciclovir. Always read the label.


RECOGNISING THE SIGNS OF A COLD SORE
The first visible sign of a cold sore is easy to miss because it’s often very small—but you can feel it. For many, a tight and itchy sensation on or around the lips is what typically indicates the first stage of a cold sore. But with Zovirax you could be cold sore free in 3 days.*
*In 25% of users. Median healing time is 4 days. Zovirax Cold Sore Cream. Contains Aciclovir. Always read the label.
WHAT CAN TRIGGER A COLD SORE?
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), and for the majority of people it remains inactive throughout their lives. Cold sores usually occur after something has triggered the virus—for some people it’s stress, for other people it can be a reduced immune response due to a cough, cold or the flu. Learn more about how to identify common triggers so you can avoid them and reduce the occurrence of cold sores.


DON’T HESITATE, REACH FOR ZOVIRAX
Zovirax contains aciclovir, an antiviral, which penetrates deep into the skin to fight the virus which causes cold sores. This significantly shortens healing time, and if used at the first sign, you could be cold sore free in 3 days*.
*In 25% of users. Median healing time is 4 days. Zovirax Cold Sore Cream. Contains Aciclovir. Always read the label.
FIRST COLD SORE?
TRY: ZOVIRAX
Be kinder to yourself and tougher on your cold sores with Zovirax. Find out how you could be cold sore free in 3 days.*


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*In 25% of users. Median healing time is 4 days. Zovirax Cold Sore Cream. Contains Aciclovir. Always read the label.

LEARN MORE ABOUT MANAGING YOUR LIP HEALTH
HOW TO FEEL CONFIDENT WITH A COLD SORE
When you’re fighting a cold sore, there are emotions to deal with, decisions to be made and a list of things you should and shouldn’t do. Well, you don’t have to go it alone. We want you to feel informed, reassured and ready to face your cold sore head on. Here’s how to fight a cold sore.
HOW ZOVIRAX CREAM WORKS - COLD SORE TREATMENT
Don’t let cold sores get in the way of life. When you feel one coming on, it’s time to treat it. With Zovirax you could be cold sore free in 3 days.*
*In 25% of users. Median healing time is 4 days. Zovirax Cold Sore Cream. Contains Aciclovir. Always read the label.