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Suggest Treatment For Shingles On The Legs, Arms And Face

24 year old kid with chicken pox looking spots. Doctor says allergic reaction; gave her prednisone 3 days ago. Spots still showing up. Has had ckn pox shot and booster on schedule as child/teen. Chiropractor thinks it might be shingles but it s on her trunk, legs, arms and face. Should we call doctor back in am and tell him it s still getting worse or will preds kick in any time now? Works at gym...doctor says not staff infection. Looks terrible. Thank you
Wed, 19 Jul 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history you are having allergic dermatitis.
Shingles are localized, so it is not a possibility.
My treatment advice is -
1. Avoid using cosmetic products and other new products like soap or perfume.
2. Apply a mild topical steroid cream like mometasone cream on the lesions.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral steroid like prednisone or betamethasone taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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Suggest Treatment For Shingles On The Legs, Arms And Face

Hi. As per your case history you are having allergic dermatitis. Shingles are localized, so it is not a possibility. My treatment advice is - 1. Avoid using cosmetic products and other new products like soap or perfume. 2. Apply a mild topical steroid cream like mometasone cream on the lesions. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days. 4. Other treatment options are oral steroid like prednisone or betamethasone taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.