Posts by Aaron Cox

ironsurfer8 said:If you're applying ointment directly from the jar, there's a real risk you're just spreading things around. When you use those creams long-term and constantly dip your fingers into them, your hands can pick up bacteria—and even harbor the virus itself. Honestly, just toss the old jar. When you get a fresh one, be smarter about how you apply it; I’d recommend using a Q-tip instead of your fingers. Just dip it once, apply, and then throw the swab away.

For disinfecting the area where the herpes has broken out, you might actually find something more effective than standard rubbing alcohol. Octenisept spray is quite good because it targets bacteria, fungi, and certain types of viruses simultaneously.
As for boosting your immune system—specifically to fight off herpes—taking B-Complex vitamins and Vitamin C can really help. Since they aren't dangerous, you can take higher doses right when you feel an outbreak starting to help shorten its duration.

Thanks to everyone for the help... there have been plenty of solid suggestions here... but for the record, I haven't been using the same old jar for two years.😁😁😁
I actually went down to the local pharmacy, and the lady there recommended 🤣🤣 Sikapur gel...
It costs $13 and honestly, it works wonders... it really is the real deal.😁😁😁
And naturally, I picked up some Vitamin C chewable tablets as well.🙂

feralharbor89 said:Moving forward, whenever you start feeling those tiny tingling sensations that signal an upcoming Herpes Simplex outbreak, try rubbing the area with a strong alcohol—something like high-proof vodka, an alcohol-based aftershave, or even pure medical rubbing alcohol—every single hour. There have been times when this method actually worked well enough for the breakout to never even surface.
Once a sore does actually appear, you really need something with drying properties, such as a zinc-based ointment, though some people swear by using regular toothpaste as well.
You can find all sorts of specialized treatments at any local pharmacy. I’ve personally tried various ointments, including one called Herplex, but I often find that these simple home remedies actually perform better. It's also worth remembering that these outbreaks usually happen when your immune system is run down, so there is absolutely no harm in supplementing with vitamins, especially when you know you're heading into a stressful period.
I truly hope this helps you out!

I really appreciate the advice... I hadn't thought about the alcohol trick, maybe that could be my saving grace. Last night, as soon as I felt that familiar sensation creeping in, I slapped some toothpaste on it and left it overnight... normally I'm using an ointment every single day. I also picked up some cream from the pharmacy and I've been applying a gram of it daily, but frankly, it hasn't done a damn thing for me. :S

It’s becoming a predictable, miserable pattern for me... Every single autumn and winter, the herpes decides to make its unwelcome appearance, and just like clockwork, it’s hitting me right now. It is an absolute nightmare that constantly gets under my skin. I find myself perpetually slathering on ointment, yet as I can clearly see, nothing seems to actually do the trick...
Does anyone out there have any genuine advice on how to dodge these outbreaks entirely, or at the very least, how to get through them a little faster?