Question 1

What are common symptoms of oral herpes?

Accepted Answer

Herpes sores usually appear as one or more painful blisters on or around the mouth. This is known as having an oral herpes outbreak. The blisters break and leave painful sores that may take a week or more to heal. Flu-like symptoms (e.g. fever, body aches, or swollen glands) also may occur during the first cold sore outbreak.

Question 2

What does online oral herpes treatment include?

Accepted Answer

Online treatment includes a care plan created for you by a licensed clinician. Care plans may include valacyclovir or acyclovir prescriptions or lifestyle recommendations when applicable.

Question 3

What are the age restrictions for online cold sore prescriptions?

Accepted Answer

Cod sore (oral herpes) treatment is not available for anyone under age 18.

Question 4

How long will it take for my request to be reviewed?

Accepted Answer

Your care plan will be ready within 24 hours after your request has been submitted. Providers review requests between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CST seven days a week, excluding major holidays.

Question 5

What kinds of providers are available?

Accepted Answer

Your licensed board-certified nurse practitioners are qualified to prescribe medication, order lab tests, and assess your symptoms and health goals to create a customized care plan for you.

Question 6

What states are eligible?

Accepted Answer

Online care is only available in select states. The following states require a live telehealth visit with a clinician: AK, AR, DC, DE, ID, KS, LA, MS, NM, OK, RI, VT, and WV. If you require a live telehealth visit for any reason, the cash pay price will be $59 or may be covered by your insurance. Price does not include the cost of any medication that may be prescribed.

Question 7

How much will a visit for cold sore treatment online cost?

Accepted Answer

The cash pay price is $35, unless a live telehealth visit is required. If you require a live telehealth visit for any reason, the cash pay price will be $59 or may be covered by your insurance. Price does not include the cost of any medication that may be prescribed.

Question 8

Is cold sore medication available?

Accepted Answer

Your clinician will review your medical history and symptoms and prescribe medications, if appropriate.

Question 9

Which cold sore medications can Everlywell providers prescribe?

Accepted Answer

If applicable, your provider may prescribe antiviral medications such as acyclovir or valacyclovir to manage outbreaks and reduce the frequency of recurrence. The specific medication recommended will depend on factors such as the severity of symptoms and individual medical history.

Question 10

What kind of next steps might come from this review?

Accepted Answer

Care plans may include prescriptions, testing, and lifestyle recommendations when applicable.

Question 11

How will my information be kept private?

Accepted Answer

Our services are HIPAA-compliant and follow privacy guidelines. We use industry-leading technology to ensure your personal information is kept safe and confidential.

Question 12

Can I cancel after I submit?

Accepted Answer

You can cancel your request if it has not yet been reviewed. You can contact Everlywell partner, OpenLoop, at +1 (708) 787-4438, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.

Question 13

Is the treatment for oral herpes the same as genital herpes?

Accepted Answer

There are two main types of herpes simplex virus that cause an oral or genital herpes infection. Type 1 (HSV-1) is mainly spread through oral contact, leading to cold sores or oral herpes. Less commonly, HSV-1 can also cause genital herpes. [1] Type 2 (HSV-2) spreads by sexual contact and is the main cause of genital herpes. [1] Medications like valacyclovir and acyclovir are used in the treatment of oral herpes as well as genital herpes [2, 3]; however, dosage and duration of medication use differ depending on the person’s specific clinical situation.

Sources:

Genital Herpes. Johns Hopkins Medicine. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/herpes-hsv1-and-hsv2/genital-herpes . Accessed February 24, 2029.
Saleh D, Yarrarapu SNS, Sharma S. Herpes Simplex Type 1. In: StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; August 28, 2023.
Mathew Jr J, Sapra A. Herpes Simplex Type 2. In: StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; August 7, 2023.

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