An estimated 85 million Americans have acquired herpes simplex (COLD SORE) virus. And majority had received virus before age of three.Not such a big surprise when you realize how many loving Uncles, Aunts and nephew just can't resist that cute little Kissy Kissy baby. Which is exactly how Herpes Simplex virus is passed along. That innocent little hug and kiss is all it takes to inject a lifetime of Herpes Simplex virus.
Generally a cold sore will run from 5 to 15 days in its various stages. They will range from a tiny split to an enormous sized seeping scab.
If virus has gained strong immunities against your antibodies then you will be prone to repeated outbreaks.
Unlike sexually transmitted Herpes virus there is little to worry about with Herpes Simplex virus other than an occasional lip sore that can grow to size of a watermelon and cause every living being to stare at you like you have a 12 inch nose growing out side of your face.
So first question to pop into your mind might be, "is there a cure"? No. The herpes simplex virus is very versatile and can adapt to just about anything you can throw at it. It will adapt and become stronger with each form of treatment.
Which brings us to question two. "Is there any particular remedy that has proven to stop or control cold sore outbreaks". Accepting fact that what was just said in proceeding paragraph answer would be yes and no.
Because most immune changes of virus are minor it leaves it open to possible treatments by various antibiotics and many natural remedies which can temporarily halt an outbreak. However, again virus will quickly adapt to many of these treatments making them useless on next outbreak.