aranha

Take the amino acid L Lysine regularly. At least 1000mg capsules every day. Twice that if you’re getting a flare. Avoid Arginine rich foods such as chocolate and nuts. You should also get some Valtrex from your doctor. Once you have a cold sore, it’s the best way to speed up the healing.

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jacqueline-mupiits

Everything they said, also: avoid direct sunlight and use hydrocolloid patches to dehydrate

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hidden

Gargling with cooled down sage tea. And staying very hydrated. Avoid dairy and eat non dairy ice cream.

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lordmmo

@aranha what is amino acid l-lysine?? or like how does it help?

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aranha

L- Lysine is an essential amino acid, which means our bodies can’t manufacture it, so it is needed in our diet on a regular basis. Its key roles are: Collagen synthesis, Calcium absorption, immune function -supporting antibody production and immune cell activity and anti-viral properties. It pairs well with Vitamin C as it co- activates collagen synthesis enzymes. It’s available in capsules and powder form in all health food stores.

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lordmmo

@aranha would that mean i’d have to take it everyday cuz it’d help with like reducing having cold sores long term or something?

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lordmmo

@jacqueline-mupiits why would i wanna dehydrate the cold sore?

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greenroomgeek

Abreva. It’s pretty expensive but it does work. Key is to get it applied as early as possible.

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