Fever Blisters, Herpes Simplex 1

Cold Sores

Also indexed as:Fever Blisters, Herpes Simplex 1

As soon as a cold sore appears, you’re ready for it to disappear. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.

• Look into lysine 1,000 mg a day of this amino acid supplement may reduce recurrences by suppressing the virus that causes sores
• Eat fewer high-arginine foods Deprive the virus of this essential nutrient by limiting your intake of nuts, peanuts, and chocolate
• Try on topicals Apply products containing lemon balm, zinc sulfate, vitamin E, or witch hazel several times a day to reduce pain and speed healing
• Fight back with flavonoids and vitamin C Speed healing time by taking 200 mg of each of these healthful supplements several times a day

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