Suggestions for avoiding a cold sore outbreak?

Sleep : Getting plenty of sleep and decreasing your stress will help fend off a cold sore outbreak. Also getting plenty of exercise, eating well and avoiding stress will help as well. Most often viral illnesses like herpes simple appear when we are stressed and our immune system is struggling. Sleep, sleep, sleep. Hope that helps!

HSV Suppressive RX: Unfortunately, many patients and many physicians, are unaware of both the risk of asymptomatic transmission of herpes and how effective suppressive treatment can be in preventing it. If you are living with herpes and have one or more uninfected sexual partners, consider discussing the possible advantages of daily suppressive therapy with your doctor. Take prescription Valtrex (valacyclovir) 500-1000mg daily.