Replied By Jennie (Cph, DK) on 05/30/2008
I can totally back this up. Tea tree oil is great for herpes, wherever it may be. Apply it as soon as you feel an outbreak coming.Replied By Nicole (Dallas, Texas, Usa) on 06/03/2010
Tea Tree Oil is the only thing that has worked for me. As soon as I feel any tingle or pain or itch I put some on a cotton pad and apply it to the area for about an hour.Then for the next 24 hours I apply it after using the restroom. If I catch it as soon as I feel anything I can abort the outbreak. If I dont get it till the blisters are already forming it usually cuts the outbreak down to 24 hours or less. I also have found taking lysin and ST. Johns wort 3x a day has really boosted my immunity and provided less breakouts.Replied By Joost (Madrid) on 01/14/2014
It definitely works but apply it as early as possible, then there is a chance the blisters will be avoided at all.. When you are late and the blisters are already there, try to rub the oil as deep as possible, even try some slight scratching, so oil enters deeper - I let it burn a bit down, then you get the best results..Replied By Elia (Sioux Falls ) on 04/21/2016
I got genital herpes and I'm wondering if I pop the cold sores and put tea tree oil how long does it take for the blisters to go away! I'm freaken out please help!