Will rubbing alcohol heal herpes

Answer 1

While it's true that there's no _cure_ for herpes once contracted, the herpes virus is an enveloped virus, and is therefore susceptible to deactivation by alcohols. Normal 70-something or 90-something percent isopropyl or ethyl rubbing alcohol should inactivate the virus within about 30 seconds or so.

"Besides drying, the virus is also sensitive to acids, detergents and organic solvents as might be expected for an virus with a lipid envelope."

Answer 2

At the first hint that I am about to experience an outbreak I begin a regimen of L-Lysine 500 or 1000 mg tablets and I periodically saturate a cotton square with 91% Isopropyl alcohol and hold it on the irritated area for a few minutes. If you are at work you can get alcohol wipes or use a bit of purell skin antiseptic. For me, this routine has actually prevented the blisters from forming or substantially reduced the severity. My other strong suugestions: eliminate coffee, diet drinks (Aspartame) and peanuts from your diet. Reduce grains while increasing meat and green vegetables. Some daily exercise (even a walk) can help reduce stress. Get to bed early and try to get 7-8 hours of sleep daily. My outbreaks are very infrequent and haven't progressed past redness/irritation for quite some time. Hope this helps you as it has helped me.