See a Doctor for Cold sores in Tekirova: Video Visit and Prescription, Day or Night
Looking for help with cold sores in Tekirova? Speak to a doctor by video at any hour, receive an e-prescription if treatment is appropriate and collect your medicine locally in Antalya.
Understanding cold sores
Cold sores are small, painful blisters around the lips caused by the herpes simplex virus, which stays in the body and can flare up again.
Common triggers
Triggers for the virus include strong sunshine, being unwell, stress, fatigue or a cold, which makes holiday sun a frequent cause.
Symptoms of cold sores
- Crusting after a few days
- Tingling, itching or burning before blisters appear
- Small fluid-filled blisters on or near the lips
- Mild fever or swollen glands in a first episode
What to know about cold sores in Tekirova
Most guests in Tekirova are there for the sea, and the sun, the chlorine and the buffet queues cause most of the minor illnesses. Nearby you will also find Belek, Side, Alanya. On beach holidays, heat, sun and swimming can aggravate many conditions, so rest, drink water and tell the physician what you have been doing.
How cold sores is treated
The doctor can confirm the diagnosis from your description or photos and prescribe antiviral cream or tablets if appropriate, ideally started as early as possible. Depending on your case, the doctor may suggest antiviral creams or tablets such as aciclovir, and lip protection.
- Do not share towels or cups, and avoid kissing while blisters are present
- Avoid touching the sore and wash hands commonly
- Apply a lip balm with sunscreen
- Start treatment at the first tingle, if you have it with you
How treatment works in Tekirova
- Tell us on WhatsApp where in Tekirova you are and what is bothering you.
- Speak to the on-demand doctor by video, who assesses your symptoms.
- If treatment is suitable, an e-prescription is sent to your phone.
Avoiding cold sores on holiday
Use a lip balm with sunscreen, avoid your known triggers, avoid contact with others during an outbreak and start treatment at the first tingle.
If you think it is an emergency, call 112 straight away. Video consultations are not meant for urgent life-threatening problems.
Questions travellers ask
Can I get cold sores treatment in Tekirova?
Yes, you can. Speak to the doctor online at any hour; if treatment is suitable you receive an e-prescription valid at pharmacies in Tekirova.
When should I see a doctor in person for cold sores?
See a doctor in person for sores near the eyes, a weakened immune system, widespread blisters, very painful sores, sores in babies, or sores not healed within two weeks.
Can a doctor visit my hotel in Tekirova?
Possibly. Visits to hotels, villas and apartments are arranged case by case in selected areas of Antalya.
References
- NHS. Cold sores
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. The content here is general and cannot replace individual medical advice.