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Here's a quick, easy, cheap, cure for
and way to prevent
I used to get at least three or four outbreaks a year. Now I get none and that means a lot more, painless big grins and belly laughs per year. This method
for treating and preventing (yes, that's preventing!) oral herpes
breakouts has not been scientifically researched or tested. But it has
no side affects and can't hurt, although it will sting a little.
What you need
hydrogen peroxide
What to do 1. Before the sore breaks through the skin, you must open up a little pipeline to the infection so the peroxide can get to it. It doesn't have to be bigger than a puncture with a needle. If you can't make yourself use a needle, break the surface with a fingernail or tooth brush, or rub it hard with a towel.If you already have a huge, painful, ugly oozer on your lip, follow steps 2 - 4 until it dries up, and keep Chap Stick on it until the scab is gone. The Chap Stick keeps the scab moist so it doesn't crack open, and you can still grin wide without pain. A little face makeup on top camouflages it pretty well, too. That does it for me and I hope it will for you. If it doesn't, apply peroxide and Chap Stick several more times. Prevention Herpes seems to need air to live and grow. As you know, an outbreak can start after you've spent too much time in the sun or in any wee break in the skin. I think Chap Stick works by keeping out the air. Sometimes there's no peroxide handy, but I'm never without Chap Stick and it prevents or stops a breakout even by itself. However, the peroxide speeds things up, because it gets the virus out and your body doesn't have to absorb and dispose of it. |