Virulite Cold Sore Machine - Frequently Asked Questions
The Virulite Cold Sore Machine uses a breakthrough in medical technology, the result of 10 years of clinical research. This phenomenon was clearly demonstrated in a clinical trial conducted at a North East hospital where topical aciclovir (cream) applied five times daily was compared to a single application of the Virulite Cold Sore Machine. The invisible light treatment halved cold sore healing time as compared to topical aciclovir.
Q. How can a light heal my cold sore?
The 1072 Narrow Wave Band light used by the Virulite Cold Sore Machine acts as a catalyst, which enhances the local immune response, which allows the body to heal itself rapidly.
Q. Why can't I just stand in the sunlight to heal my cold sore?
Sunlight contains UV (ultraviolet light), which actually causes cold sores to occur, this can make your cold sores worse.
Q. Will any light do as long as I put it on my cold sore?
No, only 1072NWB light is effective in reducing cold sore healing time.
Q. Is this new treatment a cure or just another treatment?
The clinical evidence proves this is a superior treatment. However ongoing research has given rise to strong anecdotal evidence that if used to treat 4 to 5 separate cold sore attacks, the recurrence of the cold sores is significantly reduced. This is the focus of ongoing research. The Virulite Cold Sore Machine is highly effective in 99.5% of individuals.
Q. When and how many times can I treat my cold sore?
You should treat your cold sore as soon as you become aware of it (blister or tingling stage) and then treat it 12 hours later. In the majority of people this is an adequate treatment, however in a small percentage of people the virus takes a little longer to travel down the nerve to the skin. The 1072NWB light therapy is only effective in the presence of the virus. So if the cold sore appears to progress after the second treatment it is best to treat four more times a day for 2 days. There is no limit to how many times a cold sore can be treated, but treating more often is of no proven clinical benefit.
Q. What about safety and long-term effects?
The Virulite Cold Sore Machine radiates divergent light which is inherently 'eye-safe'.
Q. Is it safe to use on children?
The Virulite Cold Sore Machine is safe to use on children, the time of application remains unchanged at 3 minutes.
Q. Are there any side effects?
No side effects or complications have been documented.
Q. What about the site of the cold sore?
The invisible light that the Virulite Cold Sore Machine uses penetrates the skin relatively easily, so you can treat cold sores in the nose, inside the lip and on the face as effectively as cold sores that are present on the outside of the lips.
Q. Can the Virulite Cold Sore Machine be used on cold sores of the skin (leg, buttock etc)?
Dermal herpes should in theory respond to the Virulite Cold Sore Machine, although this has not been verified in clinical trials. Daily treatments for 4 consecutive days are recommended.
Q. What about genital herpes?
The Herpes Simplex 2 virus usually causes this condition. Theoretically, provided the light can be applied directly to the blistered area it should be an effective treatment, however clinical trials have not been conducted verifying this. Daily application for 7 consecutive days is recommended.
Q. What about mouth ulcers?
Whilst not medically proven, 2 treatments daily for 2 days has been found to be effective in the treatment of mouth ulcers.
Q. How Does the Virulite Cold Sore Machine work?
The researchers know that the light has no effect upon the actual virus but does have a positive effect upon the immune cells responsible for fighting the virus. It is also known that the Virulite Cold Sore Machine light plays a role in generating powerful antioxidants within the cells. This is a field of active research.
Q. Does the Virulite Cold Sore Machine help relieve pain?
In some individuals their cold sores are accompanied by severe pain, our research demonstrated that in the majority of these individuals almost complete pain relief occurs within the period of the 3-minute treatment cycle.
Q. What is the shelf life?
The Virulite Cold Sore Machine will deliver unlimited cold sore treatments whilst under warranty (the Virulite Cold Sore Machine should only be used on 1 end user), each lasting 3 minutes; the battery is replaceable The manufacturer's guarantee is for 1 year. The Virulite Cold Sore Machine device has an internal mini-computer, which monitors the light output and will shut the device down if inadequate light is generated. This safety feature prevents the user using an ineffective device. So if it does not come on, replace the battery.
Q. Does the Virulite Cold Sore Machine need batteries?
Yes, the Virulite Cold Sore Machine comes with a battery which treats approximately 10-20 cold sores.
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