Clinical Assessment of the Effectiveness and Safety of Herpes Patch SOS in the Treatment of Herpes Simplex Labialis in Comparison to a Competitor's Product.

Recent clinical studies showed, that a hydrocolloid patch is effective, well tolerated and comparable with aciclovir cream 5 % for the treatment of HSL lesions, while affording additional benefits of wound protection, discretion and relief of social embarrassment. The aim of the actual study was the clinical assessment of the effectiveness and safety of Hansaplast® SOS Herpes Patch (HPHP) in comparison to Compeed® Herpes Vesicle Patch (CHP) in treating HSL. Both products are CE-certificated and are available at the market for medical devices.