I think i found a semi-cure...check this out please.

[tks]

Hello, Ive had maybe 3 herpes outbreaks in the last 4 years. When I get an outbreak, I use "Neutrogena Healthy Skin Face lotion" with Alpha Hydroxy. Its good stuff.

I have applied it generously (to the sore very thick, and the whole penis)

when necessary on a fresh sore if one happens to come up, and miraculously the sore is practically gone and healed overnight and no more pain. I used to get at least one about ever 4 or 5 months from 21 to 25 years of age and they would be sore for 2 -5 days, but not any more. It works every time. I even went almost 18 months without a single outbreak. I attribute it to the alpha hydroxy in the lotion. It will irritate a little if you put it on a new lesion however, but only for a sec. I wanted to share this info years ago...but I wanted to wait a while to make sure it wasnt a fluke and it really worked. I have tried a few other brands or products that have very high levels of alpha hydroxy in them, and they worked well also...but the neutrogena product worked for me the best. If one does masterbate when a lesion is just starting and not fully developed and uses the lotion as an aid...its likely you will prevent a full blown outbreak, and only experience one day of mild soreness with no or little scarring, and not have a recurring outbreak for up to a year or possible longer.

Please... dont knock it until you try it...as far as im concermed...this lucky find was truly a miracle in my life and a gift from God to ease my pain.

Also...When I went 18 months without an outbreak...I applied it all over the penis about once every few months

I will list some of my stats

age 35

race: caucasian

no know allergies

no know diseases

I drink socially

I smoke cigarettes

I excersise regularily (its true!)

this has worked for me for the last 10 years

I was too embarrased to post or tell anyone until now.

Remember...apply it very very generously to the effected area for about 1 minute or so and leave a little extra on top of that. at least once a day after you shower before you go to work, and or go to bed in the evening only during an outbreak.

good luck, and god bless.

peace,

-t

[tks]

product info

Neutrogena "healthy skin" face lotion. a multi-vitamin facial treatment with alpha-hydroxy. 2.5 FL OZ (73mL) I think the price is somewhere around 10 to 15 bucks.

-Walgreens

-Osco Drug

-Target

-neutrogena main web site

-t

[Cain]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us. I'm definitely going to check this out. Keep us posted and thanks again!

Cain

[Cain]

...by the way...where did you hear about using this before you tried it?

Cain

[tks]

I thought of alpha hydroxy while I was...

...by the way...where did you hear about using this before you tried it?

Cain

I used to work for a cosmetic company that had a product line that included alpha hydroxy lotion as an available product. After applying the lotion to my face...which was its intended use (it would burn and tingle a bit) I noticed great results! My facial skin looked more youthful and younger after just a few applications. The first part of the story here, is why I had the lotion in the first place.

This was around 10 years ago, and at the time I started getting alot of painful outbreaks, sometimes two spots at the same time. Anyways...I had the thought, Hmmm...what if the fruit acids would attack the virus (so to speak) and break the virus down? I used to read many articles and books about the benefits of anti-oxidant vitamins which im sure inspired the thought, but had never before heard it from anyone. It was just an experiment.

After a painful outbreak, two different spots, and about the third day into it, It even hurt to walk sometimes and I got fed up and grabbed the bottle of lotion and applied it heavily over the effected area. It burned a bit at first, then after a few minutes, only the normal pain associated with movement etc ... The next day the two spots were significantly reduced and the pain was much less. Two days later the spots were almost completely gone and no pain. After this success I though to myself; What if I put a lot of lotion on my penis when an attack is just beginning (at least for me there is about a 12 to 24 hour window before they become full blown). And to my suprise, this seemed to cut off a major outbreak and kill them before they became full blown. A few times, like maybe once or twice in the last 10 years the sore came to fruition, but only lasted a day with pre-treatment and regular treatement.

1. I notice a sore coming on.

2 I apply the lotion all over very thick and concentrate it on the spot...twice a day( when i first notice and before bedtime)

(this almost always cuts them off from occuring)

3. If the sore does occur (day two) I applied it very heavily again once in the morning and in the evening before I went to bed again.

4. No symptoms and feeling much better. day three.

I state with all honesty that 9 out of 10 times or better that as long I pre-treated the effected area, the infection is halted completely. And even better...if I applied the lotion monthly, or masterbated with it once a month...I would get no outbreaks for months. I even believed for a while that I was cured because I didnt get an outbreak for 18 months and slacked applying it for a few months! My own arrogance defeated me I guess...it was working so well.

Perhaps this can and will lead to a pharmacutical grade alpha hydroxy that will benefit tougher cases to crack than mine, or just the regular lotion I use. Either way, I will never want to seek any profit from this idea unless offered by another. It would just make me happy if I knew that many people were helped by my sharing of this information. I really hope this works for you...hopefully this is just a diamond in the rough that we can all share with one another for free.

If you have anymore questions let me know. I will try and check back every few days for a while.

~peace

-tj

[fightingback]

tks, i have a question for you... i live in europe and i was able to find Lubriderm with PHA (PolyHydroxy Acid). Would this classify as the same thing you are talking about? It was also a little more expensive than the rest or more common lotions. It was aprox. 10 euros. I bought it, but now I'm not sure if its the right one. I getcold sores, so I could probably use this as prevention on almost a daily basis. Let me know what you think. Thanks again for sharing.

[tks]

Hmm.

tks' date=' i have a question for you... i live in europe and i was able to find Lubriderm with PHA (PolyHydroxy Acid). Would this classify as the same thing you are talking about? It was also a little more expensive than the rest or more common lotions. It was aprox. 10 euros. I bought it, but now I'm not sure if its the right one. I getcold sores, so I could probably use this as prevention on almost a daily basis. Let me know what you think. Thanks again for sharing.[/quote']

Hi there, ya know? ... Im really not sure. The only two brands I have used are by "Swiss Botanicals" and "Neutrogena." I stuck with the Neutrogena because it seemed stronger than the two and it produced the best results. Becuase of this...herpes has really turned into a non-issue for me in general. Hopefully people will reply within the next few months with similar results. As far as cold sores go...I have never had one. Perhaps you could use it as a lip balm ever few weeks, or apply it as a combo with carmex etc...

[tks]

Re: Hmm.

also.you can go to neutrogena.com and have some shipped probably for the same price.

[fightingback]

tks, excellent. thanks for your replies. i will report on it.

[tks]

sure

tks' date=' excellent. thanks for your replies. i will report on it.[/quote']

anytime...good luck with everything!

[tks]

update

I havent had a sore in months. I felt one coming on a few days ago. Used the neutrogena lotion around the area before I went to bed. Barely

noticed it the next day. It worked again. Im now looking forward to the usual 5 or 6 months without a sore since I began this method.

[janiebear]

before i go for the whole "dab of bleach" remedythat was recommended by someone else on the world wide web, i am going to try your technique. lets see how it works on coldsores that have been there for a while..just a note...if it doesn't work, i will still try it again next time because i have had this thing for over two weeks now with no evolement of my original sore(although doctors meds kept it from spreading, for which i should be very thankful) and i know early treatment is the key. i'll tell you how it goes!

[janiebear]

just to let anyone thinking about trying this know, neutragenahealthy skin face lotion is available at walmart for a little less than nine dollars...i had trouble finding it because of the many neutragena products that include "healthy skin" in the title...it is healthy skin face lotion, it comes in one of the smaller packages, and says something about alpha hydroxy on the box.

[tks]

hmm

before i go for the whole "dab of bleach" remedythat was recommended by someone else on the world wide web' date=' i am going to try your technique. lets see how it works on coldsores that have been there for a while..just a note...if it doesn't work, i will still try it again next time because i have had this thing for over two weeks now with no evolement of my original sore(although doctors meds kept it from spreading, for which i should be very thankful) and i know early treatment is the key. i'll tell you how it goes![/quote']

Ive only had sores downstairs so to speak, and have never had a cold sore on my mouth (lips) ever. I have been using the product on my entire face for years though... Keeps people thinking im 28-29, instead of 35 : )

Are you talking about coldsores upstairs or downstairs?

[tks]

just to let anyone thinking about trying this know' date=' neutragenahealthy skin face lotion is available at walmart for a little less than nine dollars...i had trouble finding it because of the many neutragena products that include "healthy skin" in the title...it is healthy skin face lotion, it comes in one of the smaller packages, and says something about alpha hydroxy on the box.[/quote']

Yup,

It comes in the little box. Try using it after shaving! OUCH !

[janiebear]

the results

the results of my little experiment are mixed...it went away within three days..not sure if it was the increased valtrex dosage or the nuetrogena...but as far as i can tell, it did pretty good...i made the mistake of putting it all over my lips....they peeled badly...but it only reinforces what an excellent drying agent it is! i have also been putting it on my face, and i like it...my face peeled a bit too, but now it is smoother..tee hee!i'm 21 , so i am getting over my "teenage complexion.."it looks nice! beauty tip and colsore tip in one!

[Marco]

Good Cream

I have purchased a bottle two days ago. So far so good. I must say it makes your skin look healthier..(attention to Neutrogena execs....if you need to know where to send the commission from increased sales

Seriously, it does make your skin look healthier. Thanks for the post. If we all share things which WORK we will be battling this annoying virus.

[inpain]

I am responding to this offered treatment from someone desparately in pain, I tried this treatment and am now suffering from some sort of burn that is agonising I just want to .... I am sure this wasn't the intent but I advise caution, I am someone who is newly diagnosed I cannot get a handle on the pain

[Raided]

question

anyone try this technique on the buttox area? my outbreaks have shifted to my cheek area and was thinking of trying this today?

[NinjaDuelist]

Palmers SkinSucess (Eventone) Fade Cream has vitamins C&E, Alpha Hydroxy and Suncreen in.

Do you think this will work the same way?

Not sure of the % of alpha Hydroxy in this or the neutrogena but both sound similar.....

[jk84]

i tried using the lotion on myself. i had a mixed reaction, i guess. it actually made me itch more for the first maybe 10 minutes, then felt very soothing. i think it helped with my OB a bit, but definitely didn't go away by a long shot. either way, anything that helps a little is welcome in my vagina!! hahahaha!! as we all know, all methods of treatment dont work for everyone.

[spot]

I bought a bottle today. The ice treatment helped. it made it go dormat. there are a few red spots, this is on my nose. i am going to apply the cream after dinner, i hope it helps clear the spots, they never blisterd this time i guess due to the ice?

[tks]

alpha hydroxy

hello,

Its me tks... I havent posted in at least a year or so. It seems the alpha hydroxy has helped a few people like it did for me. I think its good to realize that some people are hyper sensitive to alpha hydroxy in general, while its probably not so for most. Also in my posts i think its important to note that I am a Male as well. My hypothesis was based on the penis only. Anyways... whether male or female and if it has brought you relief .... It makes my very happy to hear it. In the last year... I have has one tiny little outbreak.... I still have my trusy bottle of nuetrogena face lotion handy at all times. And yes If i want to look a few years younger for a day... i put it on my face... its original purpose i suppose.

peace

[spot]

It's been working for me, thanks so much.

[knicks64]

i just got 3 bottles i will let you know