How can I prevent cold sores?

Give yourself lots of tender loving care: eat right, exercise, get rest, balance work/play.

When life's out of whack, then we don't fight off infection as well ... And cold sores can break out. Think of it as a yellow flag warning that something's out of balance. 4 or more outbreaks of cold sores in a year? Talk with your doc about daily antiviral rx to prevent more cold sores. Would you like to video or text chat with me?

See your doctor and get a prescription for an anti-herpetic medication.

There are several and some are generic (so less $$). They work really well for most people. Some doctors give 6 months of daily, low dose therapy to help "reset" your virus and give you fewer outbreaks in the future. Taking the medicine only with an outbreak works well also - more mild and goes away faster. Would you like to video or text chat with me?

To prevent cold sores from occurring wash hands often.

Maintain a healthful lifestyle (regular exercise, nutritious diet, adequate sleep, keeping stress at bay). Keep lips well moisturized & apply sun screen to the areas that your cold sores normally pop up. Talk with your physician about supplementing with lysine. Would you like to video or text chat with me?