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This is my 2nd cold sore I have gotten in 20 days! Once i noticed the cold sore start to turn into a blister I started putting orajel($8) on it. That acutally stopped the pain. The next day it got a little bigger and i went back to the store and got Releev ($17) and Campho-Phenique ($5). At first I put on a little campho-phenique but stop because it is like an ointment that stinks and made the sor...

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I have reactions to mosquito bites that include swelling and itching for a prolonged period, several hours or over night. This product did not do anything for the itching, stinging or swelling.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/29/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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I’ve never used something to get RID OF a cold sore and ended up with more! I used this product for 2 days and every day I used it I would end the day with another cold sore. So now I have 3 in a row on my upper lip. I’ve never had 2 at the same time, let alone 3! Went back to using abreeva, and they are finally starting to go away. I wouldn’t recommend anyone use this product to treat cold sores.

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Dae | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more |
9/12/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I used to use the oil based w/ the dropper bottle on my fever blisters as a kid. Now I use the ointment and it has been the only thing that is effective when it comes to fever blister/ cold sores. I give it a 10 out of a 10. Wonder does it work on a swollen lip

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T | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/3/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.7
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I woke up with a cold sore and couldn't get to the doctor to get a prescription until the afternoon, so I picked up some Campho Phenique from CVS. $8 It got painful pretty fast. I thought it was drying the cold sore out. By the afternoon the one cold sore had spread to about 6 cold sores all over the top of my lip and 2 more on my bottom lip. It is even grown outside my lip onto my face. My prescription wasn't called in that day, so I am stuck waiting until the next day to get a prescription. I am extremely disappointed with the campho phenique! What was barely visable is now all over my face. I have gotten cold sores since I was a kid and they have never been this bad! Incredibly embarrassing!!!Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/2/2021
Condition: Minor Skin Wound Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I suffer from cold sores on my lips and get them about once a month. This product takes that painful tingling away and gives a nice cool feeling. It also helps dry them out quickly. I love it!

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/16/2021
Condition: Hemorrhoids
Overall rating 5.0
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Works great in bug bites

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Kevin | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/25/2021
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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After reading so many positive reviews I gave Campho a try & wow in just a day great improvement! Then I read positive reviews on Herpecin L and combined the two. For me they were awesome and this evening the 3/16 by 3/16 cold sore on my bottom lip has all but vanished!!...no lie. The Campho Phenique is clear so the addition of Herpecin L helped blend with my skin and cover it. From now on I will use Hepercin L as a daily prevention as approved and recommended. Will also use sunscreen SP30 regularly as well as Campho if it is approved for prevention of these nasty blemishes and eye sores. I apply like most do with fresh Q-tip each time. Will get new tooth brush and use clean straws also with winter approaching. I wish all other cold sore folks like myself good luck hoping we all stay ahead of it!!!...I'm looking into a good source of all vitamin B as well. Campho and Herpecin L triple action combined are still less expensive than Abreva!!Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 65-74 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/16/2020
Condition: Insect Bites
Overall rating 1.0
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After a mosquito bite, I apply this product and it does nothing to relieve the itch. Years ago I remember using this and it worked. Maybe they changed the ingredients.

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Morticiatouch99 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/27/2020
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Used this since I was a kid, takes a couple days for cold sores to disappear and they stay clean and don’t come back for a long time

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private | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/12/2020
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Psoriasis for several weeks on the palm of my hand. Nothing worked,1 night of Campho Phenique and it is half gone.

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San Diego Native | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
8/4/2017
Condition: Insect Bites
Overall rating 5.0
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I am 53 and have used this product since I was a small boy. My mom always had Campho Phenique on hand and it is amazing. It is a MUST HAVE in the summertime to deal with insect bites... a little dab, and the itching is gone! I always have some of this at home.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/24/2017
Condition: Skin Irritation
Overall rating 4.0
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i am a 25 year old woman, that has been getting cold sores since i was a child; i been using this for a while now. its easy to use, the smell isnt horrible. it takes a week for my sore to go completely away. i normally have to use a pound of this and put it on a 100 time throughtout my day but its worth it. i also apply bleach water too. good luck.

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Good stuff | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/30/2017
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Growing up this was used for any skin irritation, cold sores, cuts and scrapes, even minor burns. I still use it 60 years later as does our son.

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sidekick | 65-74 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/12/2016
Condition: Rash
Overall rating 5.0
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I have shingles and the blistering has been soooo painful. I read comments from someone on this sight who said campho phenique helped them remarkably so I tried it. Thank God it has made incredible improvement in just 2 days. I have used this product for most all my life on scrapes, insect bites and so forth but the effect on my shingles is nothing short of a miracle. Praise God!

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/23/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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Campho Phenique has provided me with relief from bites and burns and scratches and even a sore throat. I put it on a Q-Tip and applied it to the back of my throat. There was immediate relief.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/14/2016
Condition: Hemorrhoids
Overall rating 4.0
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this relieves hemorrhoid symptoms better than prep-h or tucks

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Dory | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/22/2016
Condition: Burn
Overall rating 5.0
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Great product. Works fast and easy.

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Holley | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/2/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have used this product most of my life it helps with hair bumps, skin irritation and insect bites. I love this stuff.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/5/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I have used this since I was young. This during the day and some toothpaste with mint dries up my cold sores in a day or two. Good cheap medicine to use.

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SJB | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
8/31/2015
Condition: Insect Bites
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been using this product my whole life (as did my mother and grandmother) for insect bites and other minor skin afflictions. It is the only long-term relief I can get from mosquito bites, since the welt from a bite can last for a week or more. Other products provide relief for 30 minutes or so, but if I apply Campho-Phenique as quickly as I can after being bitten, the welt is reduced (together with itching) or even disappears completely! I don't find the smell objectionable; it's no worse than liniment. I know that many people say it is also highly effective for cold sores but I am lucky to never have had one so I cannot comment. For insect bites, I highly recommend this product.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month |
7/22/2015
Condition: Insect Bites
Overall rating 2.3
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I have reactions to mosquito bites that include swelling and itching for a prolonged period, several hours or over night. This product did not do anything for the itching, stinging or swelling.

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