Suggest Treatment For Rashes When Diagnosed With Shingles

Posted on Tue, 25 Jul 2017

Question: Was diagnosed w/shingles mid May, was prescribed antivirals and prednisone. Had shingles shot last year, and this was considered a mild case. Played outside on Saturday, in XXXXXXX The rash reoccurred. Should I start on antivirals again and is this a relapse?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload an image of this rash for review!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for contacting us at healthcare magic.

I have reviewed this information fully. To determine whether you need antivirals or not, I will need to take a look at this rash. The spread and nature would be guiding towards making this decision.

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

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (3 minutes later)

i don't know how to do this....therefore, am not happy with the result...

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I will rather go on the precautionary side!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Am sorry you find it difficult to upload an image. I will rather treat than allow a shingle rash that needs treatment to go untreated. I recommend acyclovir, 200mg every 6hours for 5days. It is best when started early.

If you have this at home, go head and start taking it. If you don't, you will need to ask your doctor for a refill so as to be able to follow through with this plan.

I hope this guides and helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.

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