Suffered with coldsores from a very young age, often a few at same time. Tried everything I can think of in the past - boots zapping machine, countless creams, popping blister/nail varnish remover (ouch!) and currently got aciclovir tablets which I started taking as soon as I woke up with redness but think it was too late and it hasn't made any difference. They make me feel so so ugly and disgusting and have ruined many plans/occasions only using a holiday. I know it may sound trivial but if you get them you'll understand, does anyone have any secret magic cures? Every time I have something important coming up I fear of getting a coldsore.