Mederma Cold Sore Discreet Healing Patch - 15ct: Cold and Canker Sore Treatments, Unflavored, Patch Form
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The Mederma cold sore patches are designed to provide discreet protection and promote healing for cold sores. Many guests appreciate their easy application and the way they help conceal the sore, making them feel more confident in public. While some guests experienced issues with adhesion and patch removal, the overall effectiveness in reducing redness and irritation has garnered positive feedback. These patches are a convenient option for those seeking relief from cold sores.
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4.0 out of 5 stars with 291 reviews
effectiveness: 3.86 out of 5
quality: 3.97 out of 5
value: 3.76 out of 5
82% would recommend
29 recommendations
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
4 June, 2026Verified purchase
Not buying again
Half of the patches would not come off of the hands-free applicator.
1 reply from Mederma Team team - 3 days ago
We are sorry to hear about your experience with the Mederma Cold Sore Discreet Healing Patch. We take customer service concerns very seriously and are committed to providing our customers with high quality products. We strongly encourage you to contact us at 1-800-719-9260 or https://www.mederma.com/contact-us and reference case number 2167374. We look forward to addressing your concerns and hearing from you!
5 out of 5 stars
17 May, 2026
originally posted on mederma
Best Cold Sore Patch
I Recommend This Product To Anyone Needing A Quick Cold Sore Patch.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
12 May, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
They don’t stay in place even on clean skin
1 reply from Mederma Team team - 25 days ago
We are sorry to hear about your experience with the Mederma Cold Sore Discreet Healing Patch. We take customer service concerns very seriously and are committed to providing our customers with high quality products. We strongly encourage you to contact us at 1-800-719-9260 or https://www.mederma.com/contact-us and reference case number 2160781. We look forward to addressing your concerns and hearing from you!
1 out of 5 stars
3 May, 2026
originally posted on mederma
Unuseable
Out of the whole package only two were useable. All the rest stuck to the green part, even tweezers couldn't pull them up. Very disappointed.
1 reply from PVACC team - 1 month ago
We are sorry to hear about your experience with the Mederma Cold Sore Patch. We take customer service concerns very seriously and are committed to providing our customers with high quality products. We strongly encourage you to contact us at 1-800-719-9260 or https://www.mederma.com/contact-us and reference case number 2157414. We look forward to addressing your concerns and hearing from you!
5 out of 5 stars
30 April, 2026
originally posted on mederma
(no review title)
I cannot say enough great things about this product. I have told everyone I know that gets cold sores about these!! I have used them quite a few times now and I am amazed every time!! This time i woke up with a huge cold sore. The kind you could see from space. I wore the patch to bed for 2 nights and by day 3 it was pretty much gone!! I still can't believe it. So grateful I found these. They are secrete and you could wear them during the day as well as i have done both. I feel like they even hide it a little. Highly recommend!
2 out of 5 stars
9 April, 2026
originally posted on mederma
Great idea, just not great ease of application
Bought these for the first time yesterday, and was very excited to use these due to its seemingly convenient and discrete claims. I read the directions numerous times before even attempting to apply one. I think I went through three before I even got one that the patch actually came off of the green applicator. This morning it came off on its own in the shower, after the shower on completely clean and dry skin, I attempted to apply another one. Wasted four just trying to get them to come off of the green applicator or clear sheet. I’ve gone through about eight in two days and have only applied two effectively. I’m so disappointed and feel like this purchase was such a waste of money. They are a great idea don’t get me wrong, but the amount of them that you waste just trying to get one that works properly is very discouraging.
1 reply from PVACC team - 2 months ago
We are sorry to hear about your experience with the Mederma Cold Sore Patch. We take customer service concerns very seriously and are committed to providing our customers with high quality products. We strongly encourage you to contact us at 1-800-719-9260 or https://www.mederma.com/contact-us and reference case number 2149705. We look forward to addressing your concerns and hearing from you!
4 out of 5 stars
27 March, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com

Good
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I did like using this patch when I had a cold sore. I don’t think it really decrease the length of the cold sore by much, but it may have helped with the redness and swelling.
1 out of 5 stars
25 March, 2026
originally posted on mederma
Great Idea, Terrible Packaging
I was really disappointed with these Mederma cold sore patches. The packaging makes them nearly impossible to remove without tearing the patch. I followed the instructions, used dry hands, and tried peeling carefully, but the patch kept sticking to the backing and ripping. For something meant to be applied precisely, this design is incredibly frustrating. Definitely not worth the hassle.
1 reply from PVACC team - 2 months ago
We are sorry to hear about your experience with the Mederma Cold Sore Patch. We take customer service concerns very seriously and are committed to providing our customers with high quality products. We strongly encourage you to contact us at 1-800-719-9260 or https://www.mederma.com/contact-us and reference case number 2144813. We look forward to addressing your concerns and hearing from you!
5 out of 5 stars
20 March, 2026
originally posted on mederma
Love it!
I love these. They stay put. I don’t like how I can feel it flip up from the part inside my lip when I eat but it doesn’t rip off and lays back down fine. I always dealt with my scab ripping off over and over again and it could take forever to heal. This is essentially the scab. You’re just managing it, so it skips a lot of the healing time.
5 out of 5 stars
24 February, 2026
originally posted on mederma
Absolutely the best remedy for cold sores.
I have had cold sores for decades. I’ve tried numerous products to no avail. My wife came across your discreet healing patches as i was suspect of results. To my amazement, the patches performed better than any previous patches.My healing time went from two plus weeks to just a few days. More importantly I did not experience the pain of the cold sore at all. I thank your company for providing a resource that provides immediate relief.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
18 February, 2026Verified purchase
Great patches
Hands down the best cold sore patches I’ve ever used. I’ve been using these for maybe 2 years and they never fail me.
2 out of 5 stars
14 February, 2026
originally posted on mederma
Waste of money!
While this patch helps to conceal my cold sore, I haven’t seen much in the healing process. There are also 3 out of 10 patches that I used so far that stick on the green container and I couldn’t use it. What a waste!!
1 reply from PVACC team - 4 months ago
We are sorry to hear about your experience with the Mederma Cold Sore Patches. We take customer service concerns very seriously and are committed to providing our customers with high quality products. We strongly encourage you to contact us at 1-800-719-9260 or https://www.mederma.com/contact-us and reference case number 2132139. We look forward to addressing your concerns and hearing from you!
5 out of 5 stars
12 February, 2026
originally posted on mederma
Great product
These cold sore patches are great. Especially for overnight while I'm sleeping and can't keep applying medicine. Please make a variety pack of different sizes. Sometimes my cold sores are much smaller and directly on my lip, and a smaller patch would suffice for during the day and would be less noticeable.
4 out of 5 stars
11 February, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com

They work pretty great
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are pretty awesome helps with the pain. They also help to dry out and speed up the healing time a little. I feel they need to be some patches need to be different sizes because if you have a bigger one you have to either leave part uncovered or use 2 to cover it up. I love the the patches help to conceal it in an inconspicuous way.
4 out of 5 stars
8 February, 2026
originally posted on mederma
I think these patches are helpful
When my cold sore started to scab up, that's when I started using these patches. The scab was so bright red and uncomfortable that I decided to try them. I'm quite impressed with how well they are helping to heal the rest of the way. When I took the first one off at the end of the day, the big red scab came off with it, and it started looking so much better. I would not put these on until after the sore begins to scab up though. I gave it one less star because it was kind of a learning curve to get them on at first. I wasted three of them before I figured it out.
3 out of 5 stars
4 February, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com

Good
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The size of them was great. The appearance was what I expecting. It did the job.. my cold sore did go away... no difference from other cold sore products
1 out of 5 stars
3 February, 2026
originally posted on mederma
Not Great
I bought this product two days ago and applied it to my small cold sore. After one night of use my cold sore is doubled in size
1 reply from Consumer Affairs team - 4 months ago
We are sorry to hear about your experience with the Cold Sore Patch. We take customer service concerns very seriously and are committed to providing our customers with high quality products. We strongly encourage you to contact our Contact Center Team at 1-800-719-9260 or via email by going to www.perrigo.com/contact-us and reference case number 2128245. We look forward to addressing your concerns and hearing from you!
3 out of 5 stars
3 February, 2026
originally posted on mederma
Dried patches
I brought this product two days ago because of the application and transparency. After going through seven of the fifteen which were dried up and could not be used, I finally got a patch on. They are working, but for the money I paid, the ones I opened should have been usable.
1 reply from PVACC team - 4 months ago
We are sorry to hear about your experience with the Mederma Cold Sore Patches. We take customer service concerns very seriously and are committed to providing our customers with high quality products. We strongly encourage you to contact us at 1-800-719-9260 or https://www.mederma.com/contact-us and reference case number 2127871. We look forward to addressing your concerns and hearing from you!
5 out of 5 stars
1 February, 2026
originally posted on mederma
Game changer
Game changer for cold sores — with room to become PERFECT These patches are an absolute game changer for anyone who gets fever blisters/cold sores. I genuinely wish these had existed years ago — or that I had found them sooner. What I love: • The no-touch applicator is brilliant. Zero contamination, super hygienic. • They go on effortlessly and immediately protect the area. • The redness reduction is unreal. Without the patch, my cold sore looks like a level-10 disaster. With the patch on, it instantly drops to about a 2. • From a distance (even at a drive-thru window), people cannot tell I have a cold sore. • It keeps me from touching it, picking at it, or contaminating it — which alone speeds healing. • I feel like the area is protected and shielded, which gives real peace of mind. This product does exactly what it promises — especially cosmetically and protectively. Where it could be even better: • Adhesion. The patch sticks beautifully at first, but if it’s placed anywhere near constant moisture (lip line, inside edge of the lip), it can loosen fairly quickly. Even a minute or two of moisture from eating or drinking can make it get gunky and lift. • I’ve gone through about 9 patches in 2 days because of this. I still love them — but stronger adhesion would be a huge upgrade. I honestly wish Mederma would: • Team up with Abreva and either infuse medication into the patch or increase the active ingredients. • Add some kind of tingle or sensation. When I apply Abreva alone, I can feel it working — that slight tingle is reassuring. With the patch, I barely feel anything (maybe mild warmth), and psychologically it would help to feel something happening. • Consider Band-Aid “Second Skin”–level adhesion. Those bandages are waterproof, last days, and visibly show healing. If that level of adhesion existed for lips, this would be unbeatable. Important tips from real use: • I don’t recommend wearing makeup over the patch — it looks a little strange. • I personally don’t rely on this alone. My routine: 1. Remove patch 2. Cleanse with a lip scrubber + Hibiclens 3. Apply Abreva and let it sit 4. Remove Abreva, cleanse again 5. Apply a fresh Mederma patch This combo works incredibly well for me. Bottom line: Even with the adhesion limitations, this product is absolutely worth it. It dramatically reduces redness, protects the sore, prevents contamination, and makes cold sores far less noticeable in public. Mederma is right on the head with this idea — with a few tweaks, this could be the gold standard for cold sore treatment. I will 100% keep buying these
5 out of 5 stars
31 January, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com

Invisible comfort for cold sores
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I could barely feel wearing this and it’s absolutely invisible. No more unsightly cold sores. Very cute packaging. I can easily slip into my purse and take it with. This is very thin. It is made to stay put.