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How Can Shingles Be Treated?

I ve contracted the shingles virus and have gone through most of the otc steps for pain control of this outbreak with less than moderate success. What s next a visit to the ER for inpatient treatment? My outbreak started the 26th of July.
Tue, 14 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Usually, shingles will last up to 3 weeks. So, if the skin rash has become worse and unbearable, I highly recommend to consult with your physician or dermatologist. You might need prescription antivirals orally and apply anti-viral cream locally.

For the moment, I advise to apply Calamine lotion to ease itching, and take anti-histaminic you find over the counter. Do not scratch the rash area to avoid further spread.

Wish fast recovery. Let me know if you have any other concern.

Regards.

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How Can Shingles Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Usually, shingles will last up to 3 weeks. So, if the skin rash has become worse and unbearable, I highly recommend to consult with your physician or dermatologist. You might need prescription antivirals orally and apply anti-viral cream locally. For the moment, I advise to apply Calamine lotion to ease itching, and take anti-histaminic you find over the counter. Do not scratch the rash area to avoid further spread. Wish fast recovery. Let me know if you have any other concern. Regards.