Cold Sore Treatment in Houston, TX

Evaluation for cold sores (herpes labialis) with treatment options that may shorten outbreaks if started early.

Overview

Cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus and can recur. Early treatment may reduce severity and duration.

Common Symptoms

  • Tingling or burning near lips
  • Blisters or sores
  • Crusting as it heals
  • Mild swelling or tenderness

When to Seek Care

  • Frequent outbreaks
  • Eye involvement (urgent)
  • Severe pain or spreading sores

Treatment Approach

  • Antiviral treatment guidance when appropriate
  • Symptom relief options
  • Prevention and trigger counseling

Insurance & Self-Pay Pricing

Lifeline Urgent Care accepts most major commercial insurance plans and offers transparent self-pay pricing for uninsured patients.
We provide affordable urgent care visits, X-rays, labs, and minor procedures with no hidden fees.

Walk in or book online for fast, local, in-network urgent care near you—same-day treatment, evenings and weekends.

Proudly Serving Houston & Surrounding Communities

Houston Core & Inner Loop

Houston Core & Inner Loop: Energy Corridor, Memorial, Memorial City, Memorial Villages, Piney Point Village, Hunters Creek, Hedwig Village, Bunker Hill Village, River Oaks, Montrose, Midtown, Downtown Houston, West University Place, Bellaire, The Heights

West & Southwest Houston

West & Southwest Houston: Westchase, Briar Forest, West Oaks, Eldridge/West Oaks, Addicks/Park Ten, Royal Oaks, Tanglewood, Galleria/Uptown, Spring Branch, Alief, Sharpstown, Chinatown/International District

Greater Houston Suburbs

Greater Houston Suburbs: Katy, Cinco Ranch, Fulshear, Richmond, Sugar Land, New Territory, Greatwood, Stafford, Missouri City, Meadows Place, Jersey Village, Cypress, Copperfield Place, Bear Creek, Brookshire, Rosenberg, Pearland, Southwest Houston, West Houston

Our Location & Hours

Lifeline Urgent Care – Houston, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I start treatment?

Starting treatment early-at the first tingling-may shorten outbreaks.

Are cold sores contagious?

Yes. Avoid kissing and sharing utensils during outbreaks.

Do you accept walk-ins?

Yes. Walk in 7 days a week, or reserve your spot online.

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