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Suggest Treatment For Shingles Infection On The Scalp

1st bout a month ago i got sick with the flu for 14 days, half way through that my head started itching like crazy, i went to a walk in and that dr glanced at it and side i was having a alergic reaction, it was also on my neck and shoulders. she gave me a cream, didnt wk went back she gave me vistaril and a shampoo helped a little but now the itching and firey burning is back even stronger, could i have shingles on my scalp?
Mon, 9 May 2016
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No. Shingles are not typically itchy & it's appearrnce is very characteristic. So don't worry you may have some other problems like seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis etc. If it continues to itch please consult a dermatologist.
Good luck.
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Suggest Treatment For Shingles Infection On The Scalp

Welcome to HCM. No. Shingles are not typically itchy & it s appearrnce is very characteristic. So don t worry you may have some other problems like seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis etc. If it continues to itch please consult a dermatologist. Good luck.