How Can Shingles Causing Red Rashes And Swelling On The Arms And Wrists Be Treated?
I was diagnosed with shingles 2 days ago on my back and have not gotten the rash there yet.yesterday I noticed tiny red bumps on the inside wrists on both arms.now the veins on both inside wrists are very swollen and it feels like a burning sensation in both wrists.i haven t been able to buy my meds yet.i also got stung by a bumblebee( I think)2 nights ago.what is causing my veins to bulge?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your case history of shingles, my treatment advice is - 1. Don't squeeze the lesions as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm cream twice daily on it. 3. Take an NSAID (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen for 5-7 days. 4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral acyclovir taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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How Can Shingles Causing Red Rashes And Swelling On The Arms And Wrists Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your case history of shingles, my treatment advice is - 1. Don t squeeze the lesions as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm cream twice daily on it. 3. Take an NSAID (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen for 5-7 days. 4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral acyclovir taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harshit Bhachech