i was always very frustrated by the fact that not only do we know how to treat this awful condition, we don't even know what's CAUSING it. If we can figure out the source, then the treatment should follow. and don't apologize about going on and on, you're definitely on to something here. so what do you think we should do? i'm skeptical with you as well about the pill form, because i've taken L-lysine and it hasn't done anything. how do you get a pill with all the amino acids in it though? do you know what it's called? and is there something that is safe for us to directly put on on our lips?