Diode lasers have been found to be very effective, 100% at the prodomal (prior to appearance of lesion) stages, 95% in the vesicular (lesion) and 91% at crust (scar formation) stages in destroying the pathogen in the first 48 hours of their onset with almost no side effects or discomfort.
It is important to call our office at the onset of the problem because the laser will be most effective at that stage.