Patent ID: 6211243
Filing Date: 2001-04-03
Classification: A61K,A61M,A61P

Abstract:
A method of treating a cold sore comprising:identifying a cold sore treatment site;obtaining an applicator which holds a treatment composition for application to and penetration into the cold sore treatment site, wherein the treatment composition includes an anti-infective agent in a carrier, wherein the treatment composition is a liquid and has a viscosity that enhances rapid absorption into the cold sore treatment site without remaining on the cold sore treatment site for extended time periods;vigorously agitating the cold sore treatment site with the applicator in a manner such that the treatment composition is simultaneously delivered as the cold sore treatment site is agitated to enhance penetration of the treatment composition into the cold sore treatment site; andallowing the treatment composition to penetrate into the cold sore treatment site so that the composition is no longer visibly detectable on the cold sore treatment site within several minutes after delivery of the treatment composition onto the cold sore treatment site.