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Lysine for Herpes Simplex Prophylaxis: A Review of the Evidence.
Mailoo VJ, Rampes S. Mailoo VJ, et al. Integr Med (Encinitas). 2017 Jun;16(3):42-46. Integr Med (Encinitas). 2017. PMID: 30881246 Free PMC article. Review.
BACKGROUND: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) has been implicated in the etiology of recurrent aphthous ulcers, cold sores, and genital sores. ...Disagreements on article inclusion were discussed before the literature was reviewed to see whether lysine …
BACKGROUND: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) has been implicated in the etiology of recurrent aphthous ulcers, cold sores, an …
Lysine for management of herpes labialis.
Tomblin FA Jr, Lucas KH. Tomblin FA Jr, et al. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2001 Feb 15;58(4):298-300, 304. doi: 10.1093/ajhp/58.4.298. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2001. PMID: 11225166 Review. No abstract available.
Interventions for prevention of herpes simplex labialis (cold sores on the lips).
Chi CC, Wang SH, Delamere FM, Wojnarowska F, Peters MC, Kanjirath PP. Chi CC, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Aug 7;2015(8):CD010095. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010095.pub2. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015. PMID: 26252373 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Herpes simplex labialis (HSL), also known as cold sores, is a common disease of the lips caused by the herpes simplex virus, which is found throughout the world. ...We failed to find any evidence of efficacy for lysine, LongoV …
BACKGROUND: Herpes simplex labialis (HSL), also known as cold sores, is a common disease of the lips caused by t …
Diet in Dermatology: Review of Diet's Influence on the Conditions of Rosacea, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Herpes Labialis, and Vitiligo.
Jamgochian M, Alamgir M, Rao B. Jamgochian M, et al. Am J Lifestyle Med. 2021 Jul 2;17(1):152-160. doi: 10.1177/15598276211026592. eCollection 2023 Jan-Feb. Am J Lifestyle Med. 2021. PMID: 36636389 Free PMC article. Review.
In this review, the modification of diet, including dietary exclusion and dietary supplementation for the treatment of rosacea, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), herpes labialis, and vitiligo was investigated. Despite abundant anecdotal evidence, the literature search …
In this review, the modification of diet, including dietary exclusion and dietary supplementation for the treatment of rosacea, hidradenitis …
Therapeutic options for herpes labialis: experimental and natural therapies.
Elish D, Singh F, Weinberg JM. Elish D, et al. Cutis. 2005 Jul;76(1):38-40. Cutis. 2005. PMID: 16144287 Review.
Over the past several years, the major focus of herpes research has been on the treatment of genital herpes. However, several studies have been conducted to evaluate the efficacy of therapies specifically for herpes labialis. Last year in Cutis, we rev …
Over the past several years, the major focus of herpes research has been on the treatment of genital herpes. However, several …
Safety and effectiveness of an L-lysine, zinc, and herbal-based product on the treatment of facial and circumoral herpes.
Singh BB, Udani J, Vinjamury SP, Der-Martirosian C, Gandhi S, Khorsan R, Nanjegowda D, Singh V. Singh BB, et al. Altern Med Rev. 2005 Jun;10(2):123-7. Altern Med Rev. 2005. PMID: 15989381
CONTEXT: L-lysine, an essential amino acid, inhibits normal replication of Herpes simplex virus (HSV), shortening the normal course and duration of the disease. This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of a combination of L-lysine …
CONTEXT: L-lysine, an essential amino acid, inhibits normal replication of Herpes simplex virus (HSV), shortening the n …
Subjective response to lysine in the therapy of herpes simplex.
Walsh DE, Griffith RS, Behforooz A. Walsh DE, et al. J Antimicrob Chemother. 1983 Nov;12(5):489-96. doi: 10.1093/jac/12.5.489. J Antimicrob Chemother. 1983. PMID: 6423612
The study included subjects with cold sores, canker sores, and genital herpes. Of these, 54% had been diagnosed and treated by a physician. ...Overall, 88% considered supplemental lysine an effective form of treatment for herpes infection …
The study included subjects with cold sores, canker sores, and genital herpes. Of these, 54% had been diagnosed …
Lysine prophylaxis in recurrent herpes simplex labialis: a double-blind, controlled crossover study.
Milman N, Scheibel J, Jessen O. Milman N, et al. Acta Derm Venereol. 1980;60(1):85-7. Acta Derm Venereol. 1980. PMID: 6153847 Clinical Trial.
L-lysine has an inhibitory effect on the multiplication of herpes simplex virus in cell cultures. We have evaluated the prophylactic effect of L-lysine monohydrochloride 1000 mg daily on recurrent herpes simplex labialis in 65 pati …
L-lysine has an inhibitory effect on the multiplication of herpes simplex virus in cell cultures. We have evaluated the …
Failure of lysine in frequently recurrent herpes simplex infection. Treatment and prophylaxis.
DiGiovanna JJ, Blank H. DiGiovanna JJ, et al. Arch Dermatol. 1984 Jan;120(1):48-51. Arch Dermatol. 1984. PMID: 6419679 Clinical Trial.
Lysine has been claimed to be effective in the treatment and prevention of episodes of recurrent herpes simplex (HS) infection. ...We conclude that it is unlikely that lysine improves frequently recurrent HS infections in the majority of patients....
Lysine has been claimed to be effective in the treatment and prevention of episodes of recurrent herpes simplex (HS) infection …
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