Natural Remedies for Herpes Outbreaks

L-Lysine as a supplement helps accelerate the healing of cold sores and strengthens the immune system. Propolis extract is amazing, both to strengthen the immune system and topically to dry out the outbreaks. When I was younger and desperate and had not been prescribed acyclovir, I used acetone or rubbing alcohol topically to dry out the cold sores. They were so bad around my period. I would not recommend this, it can cause discoloration of the lips (probably what happened to me). But desperation is desperation... Nowadays I'll use compeed (the cold sore sticker) instead. Works way better than the other cheaper alternatives out there and is worth the money, at least for smaller outbreaks.

I'm totally opposite, my outbreaks tend to happen when I don't shave, so weird. But I've found applying coconut oil to help speed up recovery as well. It has antiviral properties.

Herpes heal faster when they get dried out. I haven’t personally done this but I have heard of people hitting their outbreaks spot with the blow dryer on a low warmth setting for a few seconds a few times a day. Says it clears it faster