Increase Vitamin C foods , but be careful of citrus fruits and juices while the virus is active.
Dry areas heal faster.
Air dry sores thoroughly. Anti-viral medications are now available, and are sometimes started late in pregnancy to suppress the virus in preparation for labor. These medications are also initiated with the first outbreak of the virus, or for someone who has frequent outbreaks. Don't share wash cloths, towels, glasses or eating utensils. Abstain from intercourse when sores are present or when you feel a lesion coming on to prevent the spread or reinfection to your body.