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Learn more about Abreva products and find rapid relief from cold sores and cold sore pain. Find out how Abreva ingredients can heal cold sores and relieve pain.

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H2 Abreva® Cream
H2 Explore the Journey of a Cold Sore
H2 What can trigger a cold sore?
H2 From the makers of Abreva cold sore anti-viral cream, NEW fast acting Rapid Pain Relief for cold sores*
H2 Abreva® Cold Sore Cream Works Fast* – Whatever Your Cold Sore Trigger
H2 YOU’RE MORE THAN YOUR COLD SORE. ABREVA CAN GET RID OF IT FAST*.
H2 HOW YOU CAN AVOID SPREADING COLD SORES
H2 IF YOUR COLD SORES KNOCK YOUR CONFIDENCE, YOU CAN FIGHT BACK
H2 MANAGE YOUR COLD SORE TRIGGERS
H2 SAVE ON ABREVA®
H2 GET $1.50 OFF ABREVA® CREAM
H2 SHOP FOR ABREVA® NOW
H2 Check your inbox for a confirmation email from Haleon Huddle to receive coupons!
H3 You could heal your cold sore in as few as 2½ days* when used at the first sign.
H3 Each cold sore goes through 5 stages
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Choose Abreva Cold Sore Cream to speed up healing in as few as 2.5 days.* Tackle your cold sore symptoms at the first sign with this powerful OTC cream. *Median healing time 4.1 days. 25 percent of users healed within 2½ days.

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Soothe the pain and discomfort associated with cold sores with Abreva Cold Sore Rapid Pain Relief. This targeted gel keeps you comfortable until your cold sore heals.

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HOMEPAGE (https://abreva.com) Abreva Cold Sore Medication and Pain Relief | Abreva
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[H2] Abreva® Cream

[H3] You could heal your cold sore in as few as 2½ days* when used at the first sign.
Use only as directed.
*Median healing time 4.1 days. 25% of users healed within 2½ days.
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[H1] Abreva Cold Sore Medication and Pain Relief
Don’t let cold sores stop you in your tracks. Used at the first sign of a tingle, Abreva® Cream acts fast to tackle a cold sore at its source. Abreva® cold sore cream can heal a cold sore in as few as 2½ days* when used at the first sign of an outbreak. Nothing heals a cold sore faster.**
Abreva® Cream contains the only non-prescription ingredient approved by the FDA to shorten the time it takes to get rid of a cold sore. Its unique formulation uses the active ingredient Docosanol to penetrate deep into the heart of your cold sore and block the virus from infecting other cells.***
When you feel pain and burning from the cold sore or blister, Abreva has you covered with Abreva Rapid Pain Relief gel. It delivers quick, targeted relief from the first application.

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*When used at the first sign. ↵
**Median healing time 4.1 days. 25% of users healed within 2½ days. ↵
***Based on laboratory studies. ↵

[H2] From the makers of Abreva cold sore anti-viral cream, NEW fast acting Rapid Pain Relief for cold sores*
From the experts in cold sore care, Rapid Pain Relief from Abreva is formulated with maximum strength lidocaine for a rapid numbing effect and hydrating glycerin to prevent painful cracking. From the first application, this max-strength gel formula provides targeted relief from pain and throbbing associated with cold sores, easing your physical discomfort.
*Targeted pain relief from the first application
[H2] Abreva® Cold Sore Cream Works Fast* – Whatever Your Cold Sore Trigger
Cold sores are small blisters that develop on the lips or around the mouth. Caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), cold sores are highly contagious – that's why you need to act fast.
Cold sore triggers include viral infection or fever, stress, fatigue, exposure to sunlight and wind, hormonal changes and a weakened immune system. Reach for Abreva® Cream at the first sign of a cold sore tingle.
Get help and advice on dealing with cold sores and see how Abreva® compares as a cold sore treatment.
Learn more about Abreva® Cream.

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[H2] YOU’RE MORE THAN YOUR COLD SORE. ABREVA CAN GET RID OF IT FAST*.
Sometimes the harshest voices are our own. Abreva can help you be kinder to yourself by being tough on your cold sores.
GET TOUGH ON COLD SORES
*When used at the first sign. Median healing time 4.1 days. 25% of users healed by 2.5 days.

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*When used at the first sign. Median healing time 4.1 days. 25% of users healed by 2.5 days.

[H3] Abreva Reviews – What users say about Abreva Products
“Abreva® is worth its weight in gold. I’m astounded that it started working so quickly and so well.”
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*When used at the first sign *Abreva contains the only OTC ingredient approved by the FDA to shorten healing time and duration of symptoms.

Stay ahead of a cold sore outbreak – find out how to avoid cold sores, manage your cold sore triggers and get expert advice on treating cold sores when they strike.

Use only as directed.

SOURCES
i. Cold Sore. Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cold-sore/symptoms-causes/syc-20371017. Accessed 11/08/2019.

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[H2] HOW YOU CAN AVOID SPREADING COLD SORES
Learn how to minimize the risk of spreading cold sores with these easy tips.
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[H2] IF YOUR COLD SORES KNOCK YOUR CONFIDENCE, YOU CAN FIGHT BACK
Learn how to stay confident when a cold sore strikes.
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[H2] MANAGE YOUR COLD SORE TRIGGERS
Cold sore triggers can be different for everyone. See what your triggers are so you can learn how to manage them.
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[H1] About Abreva Cold Sore Cream
Don’t let cold sores take away your confidence. Tackle the source of your cold sore right from the first tingle. Abreva can heal a cold sore in as few as 2½ days when used at the first sign.* Nothing heals a cold sore faster.**
Dealing with a cold sore isn't fun but knowing what causes cold sores, how they spread and the best way to treat them will help you take charge and defend yourself against future outbreaks.
*Median healing time 4.1 days. 25% of users healed within 2.5 days.↵back to content
**Among OTC cold sore treatments, when used at the first sign.

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[H2] Abreva Cold Sore Cream Product Description
Abreva Cream  contains the only non-prescription ingredient approved by the FDA to shorten cold sore healing time.***
The product of years of rigorous scientific study, Abreva Cream works fast by penetrating deep into the skin*** to target the virus that causes cold sores. It blocks the cold sore virus from entering surrounding cells and reduces the duration of pain, burning, itching and/or tingling.1 If used as directed at the first sign of a tingle, Abreva cold sore cream can heal your cold sore in just 2½ days.*
***Abreva contains the only OTC ingredient approved by the FDA to shorten healing time and duration of symptoms.
****Based on laboratory data.↵ back to content
*Median healing time 4.1 days. 25% of users healed within 2.5 days.↵ back to content

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[H3] How Abreva Cream Works
Abreva cold sore cream contains 10 percent docosanol, which works by penetrating deep into the skin and preventing the cold sore virus’ entry into healthy cells, stopping viral replication.1 It provides a barrier to protect healthy skin cells and helps to heal the cold sore quickly. Docosanol also helps to shorten the duration of cold sore symptoms, such as tingling, pain, burning and itching. For instant relief from cold sore pain, try the new Cold Sore Rapid Pain Relief Gel from Abreva. Abreva Cold Sore Rapid Pain Relief Gel is not intended for use with Abreva Cold Sore Cream.

[H3] What Abreva Cold Sore Cream Works For
Abreva Cream is specifically designed to treat and heal cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Cold sores are small, fluid-filled blisters that develop on the lips or around the mouth. They can be painful and unsightly, which is why some people turn to natural remedies for cold sores, such as taking lysine supplements, when they get one. The hope is that the cold sore will heal faster, but most natural remedies can only provide superficial symptom relief. For clinically proven healing power, turn to Abreva.
Some find it hard to tell the difference between a cold sore and a pimple. Pimples can appear anywhere on the face and typically have a white or black head, whereas cold sores form liquid-filled blisters that later crust over. If in doubt, ask a pharmacist.
Abreva Cream can be used by those over 12 years old. Abreva Cream is not recommended to treat cold sores during pregnancy or while breast-feeding unless advised by a doctor.

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[H3] How To Use Abreva Cream
For best results, apply Abreva Cream to clean skin at the first sign of a tingle, bump, or itch. Use either your finger or a cotton swab to apply the cream, completely covering the cold sore and the surrounding area. Always wash your hands after applying.
Abreva Cream should be applied five times a day until your cold sore is fully healed, for a maximum of 10 days.
Other products can be applied over Abreva cold sore cream once it has dried. For example, you can apply lip balm if your lips have become chapped, or lipstick, which can help conceal a cold sore until it heals fully. Use a separate applicator, like a cotton swab, to apply cosmetics over an unhealed cold sore to avoid spreading the infection.

[H3] Where to Buy Abreva Cream
You can buy Abreva cold sore cream in your local drug, discount, or grocery store – look for it in the cough and cold or oral care section.
Abreva Cream comes in a tube or pump and both use the same formula. To be sure Abreva Cream is right for you, always read and follow the label or ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Use the Abreva coupon to save $1.50 on your purchase.
Learn more about using Abreva Cream and keep your lips cold sore-free and in great condition with our lip care tips.
Read our reviews to see what customers think of Abreva Cream or contact us for more information.

SOURCES
1. Abreva Cream. WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-20512/abreva-topical/details. Accessed 11/14/19.

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[H1] ABOUT ABREVA RAPID PAIN RELIEF GEL

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It’s never fun when a cold sore makes an appearance. And while Abreva Cold Sore Cream can heal a cold sore in as few as 2 ½ days when used at the first sign, it won’t help with the burning pain and throbbing sensations that accompany these sores.* When a cold sore is causing you discomfort, find fast-acting relief pain thanks to Cold Sore Rapid Pain Relief from Abreva – a powerful cold sore pain relief treatment that starts to work immediately.**
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[H2] Abreva Cold Sore Rapid Pain Relief Gel Product Description
While an antiviral cold sore treatment like Abreva Cold Sore Cream can speed up healing, there isn’t much it can do for the throbbing, painful sensation that often accompanies a cold sore.
Thankfully, Abreva Cold Sore Rapid Pain Relief provides targeted pain relief from the first application. This clear gel formula combines glycerin – which hydrates to prevent cracking of the lips, and maximum-strength lidocaine – which uses a rapid numbing effect to target uncomfortable pressure and throbbing.
[H2] How Abreva Cold Sore Rapid Pain Relief Works
Dealing with a cold sore is rarely a pleasant experience. You may even feel like all eyes are on you and your lips.
Abreva Rapid Pain Relief works thanks to a combination of lidocaine, a powerful analgesic with a numbing effect and glycerin, which softens the skin on your lips and hydrates to prevent painful cracking. This clear gel formula helps to minimize pain and soothe discomfort so that you can remain focused on your day, not your healing cold sore.
*When used at the first sign, median healing is time 4.1 days. 25% of users healed within 2½ days.
** Targeted pain relief from the first application or use. Use as directed.
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MANAGING LIP HEALTH

[H1] Managing Lip Health
Lip health is part of overall health and experiencing lip health issues, like cold sores, can be uncomfortable. When it comes to managing lip health and cold sores, it’s especially important to understand what could be triggering the issue. Whether you have one or multiple cold sore triggers, they tend to fall within a few similar categories. Many of these triggers work to suppress the immune system or cause damage to the mouth which allows the cold sore virus to attack.
Some of the most common causes of cold sores and other lip health issues are related to stress, illness like cold and flu, hormones, or seasonal conditions. If you’re experiencing a cold sore or another lip health issue and you think one of these factors may be the culprit…you’ve come to the right place! Understanding the causes of cold sores, as well as ways to prevent cold sores from happening are all components to maintaining healthy lips.
Our lips are an essential part of our faces and are involved in important actions that we take every day, like smiling, talking, and eating. While plenty of attention is paid to lips when it comes to beauty routines and cosmetics, sometimes underlying lip health can be overlooked. Here at Abreva, we understand how essential healthy lips are to a healthy lifestyle. Caring for your lips goes beyond managing cold sores and includes following a healthy balanced diet, getting enough sleep, using sunscreen when you go out in the sun, and understanding hormonal changes.
Managing lip health and maintaining overall health are closely connected. Whether it’s protecting your lips from the cold, understanding how to manage stress, coping with the loss of a loved one, or introducing exercise into your daily routine, we’ve collected our best resources on lip health here.
By understanding what triggers your cold sores, you can proactively take charge and help defend yourself against future outbreaks. Maintaining lip health every day of the year is important and should become part of your everyday routine—not just when you’re dealing with a cold sore. No matter your age, healthy lips are key to a healthy lifestyle. Get ready to say goodbye to cold sores and say hello to healthy lips!

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[H2] A Guide to Cold Sore Treatments: At-Home and OTC Remedies
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[H2] Cold Sore Trigger-Free Summer Vacation Planning
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[H2] Cold Sores From Cold Weather: How to Prevent Winter Cold Sores
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[H2] Get the Facts: Cold Sores and Sun Exposure
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[H2] Managing Lip Health: How to Get Better Sleep
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[H2] Managing Your Triggers: Cold Sores and Exercise
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[H2] Managing Lip Health: Ways to Relieve Stress
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[H2] Preventing Cold Sores: Relaxation Techniques
Help prevent cold sores by practicing relaxation techniques. Discover how remaining calm and relaxed can help stop cold sores in their tracks with Abreva.
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[H2] Avoid Cold Sores: Stress-Busting Money Management Tips
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[H2] Cold Sore Triggers: Stress at Work and How to Manage It
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[H2] Managing Cold Sores: Cold and Flu Prevention
Manage your cold sore outbreaks with helpful tips on cold and flu prevention from the experts at Abreva.
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[H2] Can Lip Filler Cause Cold Sores? Cold Sores After Lip Filler
Find out if lip filler can cause cold sores with this guide from Abreva. Learn how to quickly treat cold sores after lip filler with cold sore cream.
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[H2] Cold Sore Fact Check: Do Cold Sores Mean You Have An STD?
Get your HSV-1 vs. HSV-2 questions answered by the experts at Abreva and find tips on supporting your mental health while living with oral and genital herpes.
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[H2] What Type of Antiviral Cold Sore Medication Is Right for Me?
Find out what you need to know about antiviral medication for cold sores from the experts at Abreva. We’ll walk you through the different antiviral options.
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[H2] A Parent’s Guide for Managing Teenage Stress
Explore this Abreva parent’s guide for managing teenage stress. Learn what causes stressed teens and different stress management techniques to help them relax.
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[H2] How Glycerin Helps Cold Sores and Cracked Lips
Learn what glycerin is with Abreva. Find out how glycerin is used in skin care products and how it can be used to help treat cold sore symptoms.
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[H2] Cracked Lip Corners: The Difference Between Angular Cheilitis and Herpes
Learn the differences between common lip conditions such as angular cheilitis vs. cold sores or herpes. Find treatments that can improve your lip and oral health.
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                    "text": "Abreva® cold sore cream contains 10 percent docosanol, which works by penetrating deep into the skin and preventing the cold sore virus’ entry into healthy cells, stopping viral replication***i. It provides a barrier to protect healthy skin cells and helps to heal the cold sore quickly. Docosanol also helps to shorten the duration of cold sore symptoms, such as tingling, pain, burning and itching."
                }
            },
            {
                "@type": "Question",
                "name": "WHAT ABREVA® COLD SORE CREAM WORKS FOR",
                "acceptedAnswer": {
                    "@type": "Answer",
                    "text": "Abreva® Cream is specifically designed to treat and heal cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Cold sores are small, fluid-filled blisters that develop on the lips or around the mouth. They can be painful and unsightly, which is why some people turn to natural remedies for cold sores, such as taking lysine supplements, when they get one. The hope is that the cold sore will heal faster, but most natural remedies can only provide superficial symptom relief. For clinically proven healing power, turn to Abreva®. Some find it hard to tell the difference between a cold sore and a pimple. Pimples can appear anywhere on the face and typically have a white or black head, whereas cold sores form liquid-filled blisters that later crust over. If in doubt, ask a pharmacist. Abreva® Cream can be used by those over 12 years old. Abreva® Cream is not recommended to treat cold sores during pregnancy or while breast-feeding unless advised by a doctor."
                }
            },
            {
                "@type": "Question",
                "name": "WHERE TO BUY ABREVA® CREAM",
                "acceptedAnswer": {
                    "@type": "Answer",
                    "text": "You can buy Abreva® cold sore cream in your local drug, discount, or grocery store – look for it in the cough and cold or oral care section. Abreva® Cream comes in a tube or pump and both use the same formula. To be sure Abreva® Cream is right for you, always read and follow the label or ask your doctor or pharmacist. Use the Abreva® coupon to save $1.50 on your purchase. Learn more about using Abreva Cream and keep your lips cold sore-free and in great condition with our lip care tips. Read our reviews to discover what customers think of Abreva® Cream or contact us for more information."
                }
            },
            {
                "@type": "Question",
                "name": "HOW TO USE ABREVA® CREAM",
                "acceptedAnswer": {
                    "@type": "Answer",
                    "text": "For best results, apply Abreva® Cream to clean skin at the first sign of a tingle, bump, or itch. Use either your finger or a cotton swab to apply the cream, completely covering the cold sore and the surrounding area. Always wash your hands after applying. Abreva® Cream should be applied five times a day until your cold sore is fully healed, for a maximum of 10 days. Other products can be applied over Abreva® cold sore cream once it has dried. For example, you can apply lip balm if your lips have become chapped, or lipstick, which can help conceal a cold sore until it heals fully."
                }
            }
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                "@type": "ListItem",
                "position": 1,
                "name": "Discover Abreva Cream | Get Rid of Cold Sores Fast*",
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            },
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                "@type": "ListItem",
                "position": 2,
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                "item": "https://www.abreva.com/products/"
            },
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                "@type": "ListItem",
                "position": 3,
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                "item": "https://www.abreva.com/products/abreva-cold-sore-cream/"
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]
/products/cold-sore-rapid-pain-relief/
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            "@type": "ListItem",
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        },
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            "@type": "ListItem",
            "position": 2,
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            "item": "https://www.abreva.com/products/"
        },
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            "@type": "ListItem",
            "position": 3,
            "name": "ABREVA RAPID PAIN RELIEF GEL",
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        }
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}
/managing-lip-health/cold-sore-triggers/
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            "@type": "ListItem",
            "position": 1,
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        },
        {
            "@type": "ListItem",
            "position": 2,
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        },
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            "position": 3,
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        }
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}

Your Diagnosis

Before revealing the machine’s verdict, predict the BS score for each signal. Higher = more BS (more fluff, less verifiable substance). Drag each slider, then submit to compare your judgment against the engine.

Information Density 0 / 30
Read the Narrative & headings: do hard facts (prices, dates, numbers) outweigh fluff power-words?
Semantic Coherence 0 / 20
Compare the homepage promise against the sub-page reality. Do they hold the same line?
Trust & Proof 0 / 20
Weigh review mentions against actual external proof links. Claims without verification = theatre.
Commodity Fingerprint 0 / 15
Check headings & narrative against the industry clichés in the setup above.
Identity & Authority 0 / 15
Inspect the schema: is there real Organization/Person identity with sameAs links, or gaps?
Your predicted BS score 0 / 100
💡 Stuck? Reveal the heuristic lens — how the deterministic page-auditor reads each signal (no AI, pure pattern rules)

These are the structural rules a local, deterministic auditor applies — the same lens you can use to judge each signal. They describe what to look for, not this company’s result.

Information Density

Classify each sentence as substantive or hollow. Grounding markers — numbers, currencies, dates, technical units, named entities — outweigh marketing adjectives. When fluff sits right next to hard evidence, the fluff is forgiven.

Semantic Alignment

Pull the main entities out of the H1, then check whether they actually recur through the body. A page that announces one thing and then talks about another drifts. Headings with no real sentences underneath read as pseudo-substance.

Trust & Proof

Count trust words (review, testimonial, rating, verified) against real outbound proof links (Google, Trustpilot, Clutch, G2, Yelp). Lots of trust language with zero verification links is trust theatre. Unlinked logo galleries count against it.

Commodity Fingerprint

Look at how much sentence length varies. Natural writing varies its rhythm; templated or mass-produced copy is statistically uniform. Very low variation reads as commodity content — unless unique named entities break the pattern.

Identity & Authority

Inspect the JSON-LD. Is there an Organization or Person schema, and does it carry sameAs links to real external profiles (LinkedIn, socials)? Missing schema or no identity declaration signals an anonymous entity.

Want to apply this lens yourself? The free BS Indicator Chrome extension runs these heuristic checks live on any page. Bear in mind it is a single-page, deterministic tool — it relies only on pattern rules for the page in front of it and does not perform the cross-page semantic correlation this audit uses, so its readout is a starting lens, not the full verdict.

B
BS Level
Medical Devices, Pharma & Biotech
40.7 Avg BS

Based on 784 businesses audited.

BS Detector

Medical Devices, Pharma & Biotech BS: Abreva (abreva.com)

https://abreva.com 📍 Industry: Medical Devices, Pharma & Biotech
34 BS / 100

Abreva is a low-BS operator that uses marketing fluff only as a wrapper for legitimate, FDA-backed technical data. While it over-relies on internal reviews and lacks direct links to raw clinical data, its specificity regarding active ingredients and median healing times sets a high bar for OTC product honesty.

Info Density Power-words vs. Substance ratio.
9
30% BS
Semantic Coherence Homepage promise vs. Sub-page reality.
1
5% BS
Trust & Proof Verifiable evidence vs. Trust Theatre.
15
75% BS
Commodity Fingerprint Detection of industry clichés/templates.
4
27% BS
Identity & Authority Expert verifiability & Schema depth.
5
33% BS

1. Replace internally hosted reviews with a verified third-party platform link to reduce trust theatre points. 2. Update the Source citations; 2019 data is becoming stale by 2026 standards. 3. Add Person schema for medical advisors on the ‘Managing Lip Health’ blog posts to ground advice in specific expert authority. 4. Provide a direct link to the specific clinical trial results on ClinicalTrials.gov that support the comparative ‘Nothing heals faster’ claim.

The website is perfectly aligned with the Medical/Pharma industry, specifically targeting over-the-counter (OTC) virology. The content focuses heavily on active ingredients like docosanol and lidocaine, adhering to regulatory language common in FDA-regulated product marketing.

“The score of 34 is driven primarily by the Trust and Proof pillar. The lack of external proof paths for reviews and the absence of direct clinical trial links for aggressive comparative claims are the only significant sources of BS on an otherwise technically dense and coherent site.”

Verified Analysis Date: May 29, 2026 © 1EuroSEO Independent Evaluator — Non-Sponsored Result
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