How to sooth soothe cold sores and clear them up as well?

Antiviral med : Your doctor can prescribe valtrex (valacyclovir). Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) has been shown in european studies to help expedite cold sore healing. It can reduce healing time by 1/2. Studies also show regular use can help v recurrences. Brief supplementation w lysine 1, 000mg orally 3x a day at the onset, can hasten healing. Your dermatologist can provide laser treatments.

Prescription: Next time take 2 grams (2 pills) of valacyclovir at the very first tingling before the attack. This will help. Nothing else will. L-lysine is a waste of money ; makes no sense. No herbs do anything. There are otc ; prescription topicals which claim to shorten healing by half a day. My patients report that this is not worth the money. The pills are completely safe. Protect from sun. You can get cha.