Cold Sore Confessions

Day one decides day seven.

You've got a short window before this thing settles into how bad it's going to get. A few questions about the one you have right now, and I'll show you where you are in it.

Where are you right now?
Close-up of an unbroken lip with no visible mark.Just felt the tingleNothing to see yetClose-up of a small raised red bump at the edge of the lip.A bump, no blisterRaised but closedClose-up of a raised fluid-filled blister on the upper lip.Full blisterFluid-filled, still intactClose-up of a broken, raw patch at the corner of the mouth.It's openBroken and weepingClose-up of a dark, dry crust on the lower lip.Scabbing overDry and crusted

60 seconds. No account. Works even if you're already days in.