If the carmex doesn't work for you... or the lysine (which doesn't work for everyone). Then go to the doctor and get a precription for acyclovir. It's a generic/older version of valtrex, and it's a lot cheaper. It's on Target's formulary list for their $4.00 prescription plan, you just have to make sure you get the dosage that is on the plan.

It will lesson the time that you're having the outbreak. There's also a precription ointment, Zovirax, however, it's expensive.