Can Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream Be Used In Shingles Treatment?

Posted on Sun, 25 Sep 2016

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Question : I have had Shingles for three weeks and have been using Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream USP ,0.1%
What should I be using as a creme with Shingles on my back and right arm?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use a topical antibiotic cream

Detailed Answer:
hello. thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist).
I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern.
You should be using a topical antibiotic e.g either mupirocin 2% cream/ointment Or fusidic acid 2% cream/ointment,2x daily.
You have been using triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream which is a topical steroid and should not be used for shingles.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar