I don't talk about this much ...any at all really but I read a few posts and realized that maybe I can help someone. I have genital flare-ups maybe 5 times a year and if I'm stressed (sometimes before my periods too) I tried soooooo many things, tea tree oil, garlic, aloe vera, hydrogen peroxide etc etc but nothing.

What works for me is Lysine supplements and cornstarch. (Hear me out) so as soon as I get that little tingle, I flush my system with lysine tabs ( max 3 a day) if I'm early enough the sides don't form. If they do, I keep them dry with cornstarch. Keeps me cool down there and dries the sores quicker- no itch no burn. Usually my outbreaks would last for 7-11 days. I tried this new routine when my period came last and in 3 days!!! I was good as new. I only do this on the onset of an outbreak and not everyday. Really didn't mean for this to be this long but I hope it helps someone ❤️