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How Can Itchy Rashes Due To Shingles Be Treated?

Hi. I had a case of shigles last and was treated byadoctor with a prescription drug and amedication for skin rash. I am79 and have not taken the shingle virus shot. Yesterday,Ibegin itching a dared rash appeared this morning. No pain yet. What do you recommend for treatment this weekend.
Mon, 27 Aug 2018
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Hi,

You should start antivirals as it decreases the pain over a long term and also recurrent attacks .
The skin rash medicine should also be continued.

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How Can Itchy Rashes Due To Shingles Be Treated?

Hi, You should start antivirals as it decreases the pain over a long term and also recurrent attacks . The skin rash medicine should also be continued. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.