At the 1st sign of an attack ( usually a 'tingling' ), apply ice for a minimum of a quarter of an hour. Here's a really good item re herpes treatment. Most of the people have no or minimal symptoms from HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection.
When symptoms do happen, they generally appear as a number of blisters on or round the lovelies or rectum. The blisters break, leaving ulcers or tender sores that can take up to 4 weeks to cure.
At the 1st sign of an attack ( usually a 'tingling' ), apply ice for no less than 1 / 4 of an hour.
Glaringly , while you treat the cold sore, use lip protection from wind and sun - Chapstick is good ( unflavored ).