It is also estimated that approximately 50% of the affected population has one or more outbreaks a year with the rest being carriers of the virus but not suffering the painful and unsightly blisters (in some ways this group is pretty lucky but more on them later). Clinically what I have observed as a doctor is that if an individual suffers out-breaks they generally have 4-6 episodes a year.

So, with this many people you would think that there would be an answer to the question posed above as to "which treatment is best for you"? Unfortunately there are nearly as many Remedies for Cold Sores as there are people suffering with the virus.

This was the frustration I experienced when my nephews wife called me about 5 years ago pleading for a cure for herpes for her husband who would have a blister in his nose or on his lip every time he would get stressed at work or home.

I immediately rattled off some suggestion for many of the over the counter (OTC) Herpes Medications only to find that over the previous years they had tried virtually every one of them. They mentioned that some worked for a while but then were less and less effective the more they used them.

So off I went to get a better understanding of what treatment might not only help the outbreak but ultimately we wanted to truly Get Rid of Cold Sores!

So please enjoy my journey and benefit from the vast amount of information gathered during this scientific trek. One thing I can say up front is that not all HSV1 Remedies are created equal nor do they all work. Hopefully the information gathered here will provide you with the tools necessary to find the solution to your particular Herpes condition.