A method of treating Herpes Labialis includes assembling a patch having hydrocolloid particles added to a layer of adhesive to so configure the patch to have a limited absorption of moisture into the patch combined with a permeability of moisture through and out of the patch. The method additionally includes providing the patch to the user and having the user apply the patch to the users face in treating the Herpes Labialis, and configuring the patch to be less visible when applied to the users face than a cream is visible when applied to the users face.
