Question:
So, I've tried everything and this is the FIRST thing that works - like a miracle. I usually wouldn't write on a board like this but I am absolutely paranoid that the company will go out of business and I won't be able to get the parts I need to keep my dermaseptic working. They advertise in skymall and online - you can find them by searching for Klearsen Corp. ANYWAY, it is a small device with a silver tip. At the first sign of an outbreak you just apply the silver tip to the area a couple times a day. I had outbreaks so bad that I literally have scars and last time I felt one coming on the sore never even developed (I promise). I hope you all find something that works for you like I did and maybe this is it. I really hope the mods don't take this off as an ad - I'm just so in love with this thing that I want everyone to know about it. I can't believe it isn't in Walgreens next to the tylenol. So, good luck to all of you.

Answer:
Thanks for sharing your success, with us, how long have you been using it now? When was your last outbreak? What was your outbreak frequency before starting it? Are you on any other suppressive medicine or herb?

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I didn't use anything else. I don't think that this will lessen the frequency of break outs, but it basically stops them in their tracks (before eruption). I had a few outbreaks a year - not too frequent - but they were very severe. This product works for cold sores, etc. but also all sorts of other things like pimples. You should check it out. I just ordered another one. Best of luck!