Can cold sores be treated through virtual urgent care?

Yes. Cold sores can often be evaluated and treated through a virtual visit, especially when symptoms are recognized early.

Can you prescribe antiviral medication online?

When appropriate, providers may prescribe antiviral medications such as acyclovir or valacyclovir during an online visit.

When should I seek in-person care for a cold sore?

Seek in-person care if sores are severe, spreading rapidly, not healing, or if you have a weakened immune system.

Cold Sore (Oral Herpes) Treatment Online in Houston — Virtual Urgent Care / Online Urgent Care

Tingling or painful lip blisters? Get cold sore treatment online. Our virtual urgent care prescribes antiviral therapy for faster healing when appropriate.

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Online Doctor for Cold Sore (Oral Herpes) in Houston — What We Do via Tele Urgent Care

Visual tele-exam for suspected HSV-1 cold sores
E-prescribe episodic or suppressive antivirals (as appropriate)
Home care guidance and trigger avoidance
Counseling on contagion and prevention

Cold Sore (Oral Herpes) Symptoms & When to Use Virtual Urgent Care

Common Symptoms

Tingling/burning prodrome
Clustered lip blisters
Crusting lesions
Soreness, mild fever

Get Care If

Frequent outbreaks
Severe pain/swelling
Eye involvement concerns
Immunocompromised

Insurance & Self-Pay for Virtual Urgent Care

At Lifeline Urgent Care, secure telemedicine visits lead the care experience, offering fast diagnosis and treatment for urgent conditions from anywhere in Texas. We accept insurance-based, billable urgent visits for illnesses, infections, and injuries where plan benefits allow. No referral required. Same-day care in-clinic or by video.

We accept most major Texas insurance plans for telemedicine urgent care. No insurance? Use our affordable self-pay online urgent care rates.

How a Virtual Urgent Care Visit Works

Book online for a same-day tele urgent care appointment.
Video visit with a licensed online doctor to review symptoms and history.
Treatment plan — prescriptions, home care, and testing orders when needed.
Follow-up support — message us if you’re not improving.

When You Should Be Seen In Person or Go to the ER

Eye pain/redness, extensive facial swelling, high fever, or severe dehydration require urgent in-person care.

Houston Area Coverage — 100-Mile Virtual Urgent Care Radius

We provide online/virtual urgent care for Cold Sore (Oral Herpes) — safe, effective use in Houston and all suburbs within a 100-mile radius.

Counties & Suburbs Served

Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston, Waller, Liberty, Chambers, Austin, Washington, Wharton, Matagorda, Jefferson, Brazos (edge). Key suburbs: Katy, Sugar Land, Cypress, The Woodlands, Pearland, Pasadena, Baytown, League City, Friendswood, Galveston, Conroe, Richmond, Rosenberg, Fulshear, Missouri City, Humble, Tomball, Alvin, Sealy, Brenham, Beaumont, College Station, Bryan.

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Cold Sore (Oral Herpes) Telehealth in Houston — FAQs

Can you prescribe antivirals for cold sores online?

Yes—when appropriate based on symptoms and timing.

How fast do antivirals work?

They work best when started at the first sign of tingling/itching; earlier is better.

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