According to the World Health Organization, 3.7 billion people under 50 years of age have HSV-1, the virus that causes cold sores. That is 67% of the worldwide population within that age bracket. Many people are asymptomatic, and therefore unaware they have the virus. Some may have one cold sore and never have another, while others have frequently occurring cold sores. Although over 50% of people in the United States have been infected with HSV-1, many never develop symptoms. Approximately 20% to 40% of people infected with the virus will have cold sores.

Cold sores are uncomfortable and annoying for those who get them, typically taking 10 to 14 days to go away on their own. While existing cold sore remedies can help with the discomfort, sufferers may still have an oozy, scabby sore for up to 2 weeks. Surveys show that most people affected with cold sores are not happy with their current remedies.

Are you looking for a cold sore remedy or dark spot treatment that works quickly and effectively? Hoping to remove skin discolorations, age spots, and even out your skin tone? Tranexamic Acid is specifically formulated to address these issues; and has become widely used for cosmetic effect in recent years.

While approximately 20% to 40% of the population suffer from cold sores, treatments have not improved much over the past 20 years. Surveys show that the vast majority of cold sore sufferers are not happy with their current cold sore treatment, or have found nothing that works well for them. Below, we address some common cold sore myths.