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Suggest Treatment For Severe Rashes On Face While On Acyclovir
Question: I have shingles and they are no away. Horrible and painful rash on my face. I am out of the $400 cream Acyclovir and was going to try voltaren gel. Will this hurt or help?
Brief Answer:
Less likely to be helpful, lidocaine is better option
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
If you have fresh lesson, it might produce slight burning sensation. I feel it is less likely to be helpful in shingles.
I would have preferred numbing agents, such as lidocaine, in a gel, cream, skin patch or spray which are often ordered to provide relief when the pain is severe.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you.
Take care.
Less likely to be helpful, lidocaine is better option
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
If you have fresh lesson, it might produce slight burning sensation. I feel it is less likely to be helpful in shingles.
I would have preferred numbing agents, such as lidocaine, in a gel, cream, skin patch or spray which are often ordered to provide relief when the pain is severe.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you.
Take care.
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