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How can you treat herpes is there any at home remedys that will make an out break go away faster?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not a cure & won't: prevent shedding. Melissa Officinalis or lemon balm (cream) expedite healing of cold sores. It can reduce healing time by 1/2. Studies also show that regular use can help v recurrences. Brief supplementation w lysine 1,000mg orally 3 times a day at onset, can also hasten healing.

Answered 5/22/2017

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Dr. Ward Dean answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

BHT: Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT), a food preservative antioxidant, is the cheapest, most effective therapy for herpetic attacks. BHT is available from some health food stores, or on line. At first sign of herpes outbreak, take 2,000 mg BHT per day, in divided doses. BHT will result in rapid resolution of the lesions. Download the free e-book, "Wipe Out Herpes with BHT," by Steve Fowkes.

Answered 11/10/2015

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