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Many folks eat high lysine foods prior to or during a cold sore event, and avoid high arginine foods. For many folks, healing cold sores fast has been as simple as taking 1,000 milligrams to 3,000 milligrams of lysine in capsule supplements during an outbreak. High lysine foods to eat are most meats and dairy products.
Cold Sores. Most cold sores heal on their own. Placing a cool, wet towel on the sores 3 times a day for 20 minutes each time to help reduce redness and swelling. Taking ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin) or acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) to reduce pain.