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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Face Caused By Shingles

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Posted on Tue, 28 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
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Antihistaminic and calamine lotion

Detailed Answer:
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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
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Doctor, Don't know what brand name is do I need prescription for this?? Thank you
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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.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Face Caused By Shingles

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