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I too have the wonderful virus that causes cold sores. I was told to take a L-lysine vitamin daily, and that does help to curb the outbreaks. When he does feel one coming on, put neosporin plus pain relief on it, and it starts healing. There are also a lot of other ointments that help too. I am also an indepenedent consultant with Arbonne International, and we have two products specifically for the lips. One is a vitamin that is called lip service (has lysine and other botanicals in it), and the other is an herbal lip ointment. I have started taking the vitamin, and so long as I take it daily, I have not had any outbreaks. If you would like more information on those products, send me an email, or check out my web site at www.GetHealthNow.myarbonne.com Good luck! I know the hassle of yucky cold sores.