HERPOtherm® Cold Sore Device

Children under 12 years of age should be supervised/assisted in using HERPOtherm®.

• Remove the protective cap from the device.
• Place the ceramic contact plate of the device onto the affected skin area and gently press it against the skin.
• Press the button and the ceramic contact plate will heat up to a temperature of around 51°C. Once this temperature is reached, a LED will light up. The LED will go off once the device automatically shuts down after 3 seconds of use. At the start of the heating-up phase and at the end of treatment, you will hear an additional acoustic signal.
• Place the protective cap on the device.
• For persistent or recurrent symptoms, multiple treatment of the same skin site is possible.
• Please leave a treatment interval of at least 2 minutes between each application.
• Do not exceed a maximum number of 5 applications per hour on the same skin area.

Cleaning information:

The ceramic contact plate of the device can be easily cleaned with a standard alcohol disinfectant wipe; all other external surfaces, for example, with a clean cloth.

Battery replacement:

• To change the battery, the protective cap and battery cap must be removed and refitted after inserting the battery.
• When the battery needs changing, the LED will flash 3 times and the acoustic signal will sound 3 times.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.

• To prevent virus transmission and for reasons of hygiene, HERPOtherm® should only ever be used by one person.
• Depending on sensitivity, the treatment temperature may cause some discomfort.
• In sensitive individuals, a temporary reddening of the skin may occur after use. In rare cases, users with sensitive skin types may experience skin irritation.
• Do not use the device if damaged or in case of obvious malfunction.
• Do not use damp or damaged batteries. Protect the device from moisture.
• Store the device protected from direct sunlight and in a dry place.
• Do not use the battery beyond the expiry date which is stated on the battery.
• In order to avoid damage to HERPOtherm® due to leaking battery acid, the battery should be taken out during prolonged periods of non-use (inactivity).

HERPOtherm® must not be used in or on:

• Eyes and eyelids
• Mucous membranes
• Open wounds, damaged skin (e.g. open blisters)
• Scalded or burnt skin
• Frostbite
• Small-fibre neuropathy, allodynia, hyperalgesia
• Tumours and malignant changes of the skin
• People with reduced sensitivity due to physical or medical complaints
• Sensitive skin areas or skin areas with poor blood supply.

Medical advice should be sought in the following cases:

• Persistent symptoms while using HERPOtherm®.
• Worsening symptoms while using HERPOtherm®.Until these have been clarified, you should stop using the device.

Furthermore, the device must not be used:

• Immediately after application of ointments, creams, lotions etc. on the affected site.
• On moist skin.