Reddit Reddit reviews Basic Organics L-Lysine Lip Ointment, 0.875 oz

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Basic Organics L-Lysine Lip Ointment, 0.875 oz
Formula includes vitamins A, D and E, Tincture of Benzoin, Menthol and CamphorEffective in significantly reducing cold sore symptomsAids in relief of cold sores, fever blisters, dry chapped lips, dry skin and minor skin irritationsEasy-to-carry, convenient-size jar is a perfect fit for any purse or pocketLight citrus scent, no added fragrance, made in small batches in the USA
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3 Reddit comments about Basic Organics L-Lysine Lip Ointment, 0.875 oz:

u/yard-sard · 2 pointsr/SkincareAddiction

I'm super late to comment on this thread but I just found it. I'm a super stressed out grad student who lives in a chilly area, so I've been getting cold sores even more frequently than I usually do (from once or twice a year previously up to once every 2-3 months). I have a doctor appointment on Monday to try and get a valacyclovir prescription, but for now i like these to cover cold sores and sorta keep them from spreading around my lips and face. As for other treatments and remedies I have tried:

  • Abreva does nothing for me.

  • Carmex helps keeps my lips hydrated so they are not cracking/bleeding, which I think increases likelihood of more sores popping up, and reduces itching for me but doesn't reduce the duration of outbreaks.

  • Lysine+ and similar ointments like this have not done much for the pain/itching and seem to smear the cold sore germs around my lips/skin around my mouth.

  • The old Campho-Phenique (the tube said "with drying action") helped to dry up my cold sores very quickly, but then I would have to be careful that the cracked scabs wouldn't tear and ooze germs everywhere. The new Campho-Phenique does nothing for me.

  • Home remedies such as icing the area when it first tingles or using earl grey tea as a compress have been temporarily soothing, but not worked for me to reduce the duration of outbreaks.

    Hopefully this is helpful for someone -- although some treatments may be effective for some, I think prescription medication is the best bet. I'm tired of dealing with outbreaks, so valacyclovir it is.
u/JayStavy · 1 pointr/pics

Anyone who has the dry cracking lip problems should try this stuff its not the same as the lysine brand stuff you can find in stores. I used to work as a pharmacy tech and had tons of people complaining about the chapped lips problem with accutane. I ordered this in for a few of them and it worked so well for them that one of my patients came in crying that it was such a relief to her after months of agony. It seriously works and its dirt cheap. Try it.

u/nodpekar · 1 pointr/Herpes

You're welcome.

>Did you take any antivirals for your first outbreak? I'm really hoping the acyclovir will help and that this outbreak won't last that long. Fingers crossed!

No I did not. I saw a doctor and he did not suggest any. My doctor said, you have HSV and every once in a while when you're body is under stress a blister can show up. But you don't need medication.If this occurs frequently like every month then we could consider. So no antivirals for me. Apply an ointment if possible.

Basic Organics L-Lysine Lip Ointment, 0.875 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GG0WOC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4Qigzb5RM8030

I own this and it works for me. Usually open blisters fade in 2 days after applying. Another 2 days and you can only see a small spot left. One week and nothing is visible. Btw, I'm a dude.


>Just wondering, did you start on suppressive treatment after your initial outbreak? Additionally, how many further outbreaks do you usually get per year? Sorry for all these questions, but it really does feel reassuring to talk to someone who has been through it.

Don't worry about the questions. I'm glad you're looking at objectively. I hope my answers give you some assurance and help you manage this challenge.

To answer your question, No, I did not start suppressive therapy like until 2015. And honestlyI did not need to. But nothing wrong if you did it. I would say that is good management. Also, I self medicated my suppressive therapy and it has worked . So if you consulted your doctor with regards to this, Kudos you're doing better than a lot of people out there. I use this :
Quantum Super Lysine, 180 Tabs, 1 Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CMZB4U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fZigzbBQ6J4VF



>I actually have no idea how anyone has the ability to do that during an outbreak. The sores sting like a bitch.

I know it hurts. But usually restrain yourself a couple of days after a breakout . Otherwise it's food. Have a good day. Tc