Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Face Caused By Shingles

Posted on Wed, 29 Mar 2017

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Question : Hi Doctor, This is the first time I have had shingles (oral) my face itches.Yesterday they only have me pills( Zovirax) 800mg 5x aday. There has to be something for rash . This itching is bad, can you advise please. Deborah Aguilar

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Antihistaminic and calamine lotion

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
For itching you can take antihistaminic like tablet Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg twice daily and apply calamine lotion on the rash twice daily.
This will reduce your itching.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (20 minutes later)

Doctor, Don't know what brand name is do I need prescription for this?? Thank you

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
No need of prescription

Detailed Answer:
These are available as over the counter.
No need of any prescription.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad