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What Causes Recurring Marks On Face Post Recovery From Shingles?

i had shingles about a month and a half ago now the marks are showing up onn my face again but not as blisters been feeling very tired the last four days and very faint like i almost fall i thought it might be the flu but no stomach issues my face also stings in the last week escpecily when i shave
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Hello dear
Understand your concern.
Shingles generally recover in 3-5 week.
But main problem is re occurrence.
Complication are
1. Secondary bacterial infection
2. Motor involvement, including weakness especially in "motor herpes zoster"
3. Postherpetic neuralgia


Initially treatment:
1. Anti viral medication:Acyclovir
2. Pain medication: acetaminophen
3. You can use following Topical treatment
- Neosporine ointment
- Calamine lotion
- Capsaicin cream

If pain not relieved after month you shold start following treatment after consulting doctor
Antidepressant: Amitryptaline
Topical anesthetic: Benzocaine or lidocaine
Opioids and caffeine can be used.

Cool water bath
Wet compression also helpful
Hope this may help you.
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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What Causes Recurring Marks On Face Post Recovery From Shingles?

Hello dear Understand your concern. Shingles generally recover in 3-5 week. But main problem is re occurrence. Complication are 1. Secondary bacterial infection 2. Motor involvement, including weakness especially in motor herpes zoster 3. Postherpetic neuralgia Initially treatment: 1. Anti viral medication:Acyclovir 2. Pain medication: acetaminophen 3. You can use following Topical treatment - Neosporine ointment - Calamine lotion - Capsaicin cream If pain not relieved after month you shold start following treatment after consulting doctor Antidepressant: Amitryptaline Topical anesthetic: Benzocaine or lidocaine Opioids and caffeine can be used. Cool water bath Wet compression also helpful Hope this may help you. Best regards Dr. Sagar