INTRO
TINGLE
BLISTER
ULCER
SCABBING
HEALING
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![Arrow Icon Arrow Icon](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/scroll-down.png?auto=format)
![Swipe Icon Swipe Icon](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/swipe-down-icon.png?auto=format)
SWIPE TO EXPLORE THE COLD SORE STAGES
![Intro Stage Face Intro Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg-1.jpg?auto=format)
![Intro Stage Face Intro Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg-1-tabx.jpg?auto=format)
![Intro Stage Face Intro Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg-1.jpg?auto=format)
![Intro Stage Face Intro Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg-1-tabx.jpg?auto=format)
![Intro Stage Face Intro Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg-1-mob.jpg?auto=format)
![Tingle Stage Face Tingle Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg-2.jpg?auto=format)
![Tingle Stage Face Tingle Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg-2-tab.jpg?auto=format)
![Tingle Stage Face Tingle Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg-2-mob.jpg?auto=format)
![Blister Stage Face Blister Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg-3.jpg?auto=format)
![Blister Stage Face Blister Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg-3-tab.jpg?auto=format)
![Blister Stage Face Blister Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg-3-mob.jpg?auto=format)
![Ulcer Stage Face Ulcer Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg-4.jpg?auto=format)
![Ulcer Stage Face Ulcer Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg-4-tab.jpg?auto=format)
![Ulcer Stage Face Ulcer Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg-4-mob.jpg?auto=format)
![Scrabbing Stage Face Scrabbing Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg-5.jpg?auto=format)
![Scrabbing Stage Face Scrabbing Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg-5-tab.jpg?auto=format)
![Scrabbing Stage Face Scrabbing Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg-5-mob.jpg?auto=format)
![Healing Stage Face Healing Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg-6.jpg?auto=format)
![Healing Stage Face Healing Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg-6-tab.jpg?auto=format)
![Healing Stage Face Healing Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg-6-mob.jpg?auto=format)
![IMAP Image IMAP Image](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/i-map-box.png?auto=format)
![CLOSE BUTTON CLOSE BUTTON](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/closeBtn.jpg?auto=format)
![Tingle stage zoom face Tingle stage zoom face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg2-zoom.jpg?auto=format)
![Tingle stage face Tingle stage face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg2-zoom-tab.jpg?auto=format)
![Tingle stage face Tingle stage face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg2-zoom-mob.jpg?auto=format)
TIPS
Treating with Abreva Cream at the tingle stage will give you the best results.
![CLOSE BUTTON CLOSE BUTTON](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/closeBtn.jpg?auto=format)
![Blister stage face Blister stage face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg3-zoom.jpg?auto=format)
![Blister stage face Blister stage face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg3-zoom-tab.jpg?auto=format)
![Blister stage face Blister stage face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg3-zoom-mob.jpg?auto=format)
TIPS
Never squeeze the blisters. Squeezing can reactivate the healing process and even lead to scarring.
![Close button Close button](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/closeBtn.jpg?auto=format)
![Ulcer stage face Ulcer stage face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg4-zoom.jpg?auto=format)
![Ulcer stage face Ulcer stage face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg4-zoom-tab.jpg?auto=format)
![Ulcer stage face Ulcer stage face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg4-zoom-mob.jpg?auto=format)
TIPS
Wash your cold sore with soap and water to help avoid spreading the virus.
![CLOSE BUTTON CLOSE BUTTON](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/closeBtn.jpg?auto=format)
![Scrabbing Stage Face Scrabbing Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg5-zoom.jpg?auto=format)
![Scrabbing Stage Face Scrabbing Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg4-zoom-tab.jpg?auto=format)
![Scrabbing Stage Face Scrabbing Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg5-zoom-mob.jpg?auto=format)
TIPS
Don’t peel off the scab as you could damage the new, delicate skin. Instead, let it fall off naturally.
![Close Button Close Button](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/closeBtn.jpg?auto=format)
![Healing Stage Face Healing Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg6-zoom.jpg?auto=format)
![Healing Stage Face Healing Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg6-zoom-tab.jpg?auto=format)
![Healing Stage Face Healing Stage Face](https://i-cf65.ch-static.com/content/dam/cf-consumer-healthcare/skin-abreva/en_CA/About_cold_sore/stages/face-stg6-zoom-mob.jpg?auto=format)
TIPS
Check whether you need to buy more Abreva so you’re prepared for the next tingle.