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Suggest Treatment For Shingles

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Posted on Sun, 10 Apr 2016
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Question : I am travelling and think I have shingles on my face, what can I do
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Take a pain killer

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like shingles.
Take a pain killer so that pain can be controlled.
The definitive treatment would be with oral acyclovir.
If possible meet a doctor tomorrow and get it prescribed.
If possible apply calamine lotion else apply ice wrapped in cloth to reduce pain and burning sensation.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Shingles

Brief Answer: Take a pain killer Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query and photograph. It is looking like shingles. Take a pain killer so that pain can be controlled. The definitive treatment would be with oral acyclovir. If possible meet a doctor tomorrow and get it prescribed. If possible apply calamine lotion else apply ice wrapped in cloth to reduce pain and burning sensation. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.