Virulite CS Original Infrared Light Therapy Device for Cold Sores - Handheld Invisible Light Therapy Wand, Mess-Free Treatment for Lip, Mouth, and Outbreak Care - Portable Infrared Wand

I purchased this device almost 2 years ago because I would get cold sores on my outer lips which were very painful as well as embarrassing. I was somewhat skeptical that this device would actually work, but I was at the onset of an outbreak so I ordered this device. It arrived a few days later, but my outbreak had already started. So I used it to see if it would help reduce the duration. It did seem to stop the outbreak mid stream and I healed sooner. I then had 2 subsequent eruptions within the first 6 months of owning this device, so I applied this device at the first start of the tingling sensations and both times it stopped it completely cold before any eruption. I then decided to start using it preventatively and used it on all my lips 3 times a day for about 2 weeks and then I stopped. I have not had any eruptions at all (zero, nada) in the last 18 months. Normally I would have outbreaks at least once every three months. I would especially have outbreaks during cold seasons or after being exposed to someone with a cold. I have had no outbreaks. This device seems to have killed the virus that was in my lip tissue. I contracted HSV-1 when I was 18 from a Dentist office that had not sterilized the dental instruments thoroughly. Because I contracted HSV-1 at such a late age, my outbreaks were more severe than if you contracted it when a child. I am pleased to say that this device absolutely worked for me and I would highly recommend it. Result may vary with each person, but I would recommend that when using it treat all of your exposed lip tissue. It takes a little longer but it seemed to work for me. I would just use it when watching TV. The device would cover about 50% of my mouth so only about 10 to 15 minutes to use it. I hope others find this device to be effective and useful and obtain relief. Update 12/6/2020 - Started to have an outbreak for the first time since purchasing this device. It's flu season so, I must have come in contact with some type of virus which always triggers my HSV-1. The tingling was starting in several places on my lips, which means this was going to be a very serious outbreak. I grabbed my ViruLite device and tried to use it, but the battery was dead since I had not used in in about 1.5 years. In inserted a new battery and it was ready to go. I immediately applied it across all my lips surface. That was last night before bed. Woke up this morning 95% of spots that were tingling have stopped. One area is still slightly tingling just applied again across all of my lips. All tingling has stopped and no signs of active outbreak. It has stopped this outbreak in its tracks again. This things really works. I have not had any actual outbreaks now in almost 3 years except for this most recent early stage eruption. But again I repeat it stopped the outbreak within less than 12 hours. I have not had to use any supplemental medications in 3 years only this device. I will use the device for the next few days preventatively to kill the virus that must be active my lip tissue again. It works purchase and try it. If it doesn't work for your then return in under the Amazon return policy. If I ever need to repurchase this device I would absolutely 100% repurchase without hesitation.

2/15/19 Update: got the replacement today and it’s the same. Green blinking light but no light when flashing cell flash light. Tried calling the customer service number and it went to voicemail. I messaged them through their site this afternoon and haven’t heard back. Will update if i hear back -still not sure if it’s a defect that i got or this is how it is supposed to be. Pretty annoyed right now. Got it today and it is defective. There’s no laser light that goes on when it is flashing and beeping. Yes, i used my cell phome flashlight to check. Now i have to wait 2 more days to use it. I’ve read other reviews and have a feeling that the reason why this is only a 4 star product is because people are getting defective devices-so of course it doesn’t work. Luckily i went to a dentist around the area and they were able to perform a laser procedure on my cold sore. Mynoutbreak happened Sunday morning so the office wasn’t open but I went in Monday morning. It was very brief and you feel some warm heat. It is now Wednesday and it has healed dramatically from that one dental laser procedure. They said it would heal in a few days and i was skeptical but they’re right! I highly recommend you research your area’s dentists to see if they do this. It was only $70 and in some cases the cold sores don’t return. In the case of this product, for something this expensive you would think that there would be a better system of quality control in the manufacturing process. My cold sore has healed dramatically but it is still there and i was hoping to use this to give it more of a nudge before Valentine’s day but now i have to wait.

Original Review (2/15/17) - Yes, I agree with Sarah, this actually does seem to work!!!! First Update (3/12/17) - Now that nearly a month has passed since my initial brief review of this amazing little gadget, I'm popping on to add an update to say it's continuing to work great! I'm someone who for years has had cold sores in one particlular area of my upper lip; practically always there's a blister either forming or in one stage or another of healing. When I first got my Virulite at the beginning of February 2017, I of course had one of my usual cold sores. I used my Virulite twice per day like the instructions say, and that cold sore immediately stopped hurting and sped through the healing process in half or less the usual amount of time. Since then, because of my history of almost always having an active cold sore in that area, I've been using my Virulite once per day as a preventative measure, even though this isn't mentioned in the directions. Amazingly, I have had ZERO cold sores appear while doing this (a bit of pre-sore tingle now and then, but absolutely NOTHING has developed during the past month which is pretty much a MIRACLE for me!). So, I HIGHLY recommend this product to anyone who suffers from cold sores, either occassionally or especially, like me, frequently/continuously. As far as build-quality, it seems quite sturdy to me. You actually can't see the light it emits on your skin (it's outside the visible spectrum) so you have to take it on faith something is actually coming out, but if you are like me the benefit it brings your skin will confirm that it is actually doing what it claims to do. My only suggestions for improvement would be that it should come with a case and have recharging capability. I have been using a spare glasses case to put it in which I think will be helpful when I want to take it with me on trips. The glasses case is about the right size, but it would be nice if the manufacturer included an even better fitting case to keep it from jostling around when transporting it. Also, it would be great if it had a built-in rechargeable battery so it could simply be plugged in or put on a charging base like an electric toothbrush. As it is, it takes 9-volt batteries, and the directions specify alkaline ones (i.e., not re-chargable ones). I've probably used my Virulite 40 - 50 times so far, and it's still going on the original battery so it seems like it won't be too expensive from a battery replacement perspective (and Amazon does have good deals on 9-volt batteries). Also, it's simple to get to the battery so replacing it will be easy when the time comes, but still a rechargable version (along with a carry case) would make this great little gizmo perfect! I hope this updated review is helpful for those of you considering purchasing one of these. It's actually my one and only product review in all my years of using Amazon - that's how much I adore my Virulite! :-) And note, that's a smile emoji without a cold sore on its lip!!! Second Update (4/17/17) - A quick two-month update...still loving my Virulite! I'm now using it every other day or so as a preventative measure. I still get a pre-blister lip tingle from time to time, but a quick zap with the Virulite keeps the break-outs at bay. The battery did finally konk out about two weeks ago, but that was after more than 50 uses so no complaints from me about it being a battery hog. Also replacing the battery was super quick and easy. That said, if the manufacturer of this device happens to read this review, I still think a rechargable version of this device would be great! All in all, I'm still really pleased with this product and highly recommend it!

The first time I used this, my cold sore was on day 4 it didn’t really help much because the sore was full blown. I used this sooner on the next one and it worked ! It skipped the blister. If you use this by day 2 it will stop your cold sore. Update: if you own one, make sure you use fresh batteries each time. Pay attention to the light. If it’s not as bright anymore, time to change the batteries!

This is the quickest and most effective way to prevent coldsores / speed up healing time for coldsores. Without it I get coldsores from weather temperatures / stress / being run down. With this, as soon as I feel a slight tingle I use it and the coldsore doesn’t appear.

If you can get this device onto sore lips early enough than it can stop the cold sore appearing. If the blister is already out I personally find it heals quicker

I’m very disappointed in this product. I felt the cold sore tingle and ran for my Virulite right away and I still ended up with a cold sore. I used the light about 4 times within 8 hours and still a big cold sore came up. I was hoping that at the very least, the cold sore would come out smaller but it came up just as large as it would had I not used the light. I am very upset at how much this item costs and the fact that I am unable to get my money back. I’ve been dealing with consistent cold sores for years and I thought I found my saving grace but all I did was waste almost $200.

Do you get cold sores? Then put this in your cart now. Yes it’s expensive. Yes it’s worth it. I used it at the first sign of the sore, it never oozed from the blisters, it never got red and angry. I covered it with make up and couldn’t event see it. It was completely gone in 4 days. Worth all the pennies.