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I have had shingles 3 times before, all diagnosed by a doctor. two years ago I got the shot. Now I broke out with the shingles on my behind cheeks and between my legs. I am going to call my doctor tomorrow.. It is very painful and itchy and yesterday started getting blisters. Could this be something else?
Yes this is herpes zoster viral infection. It is also known as shingles. It is characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters involving a localized area. It is caused by varicella zoster virus. Predisposing factors are old age, immune-compromised patients such as HIV infection, patients on chronic steroid and chemotherapy. Shingles resolves within 3–5 weeks, but secondary bacterial infection and chronic pain due to post – herpetic neuralgia may occur. Advice 1. Valaciclovir 500 mg three times daily per oral for 7 days 2. Apply locally aciclovir 3% ointment five time daily for 10 days 3. Ibuprofen 600 mg thrice daily per oral after meal for 5 days 4. Amitriptyline 25 mg per oral at bed time daily for 15 days 5. Ranitidine 150 mg twice daily for 5 days to prevent acidity caused by stress and ibuprofen 6. Do not take mental stress as it aggravates shingles 7. Do not scratch as it will cause infection 8. Cut your nail Thanks
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Yes this is herpes zoster viral infection. It is also known as shingles. It is characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters involving a localized area. It is caused by varicella zoster virus. Predisposing factors are old age, immune-compromised patients such as HIV infection, patients on chronic steroid and chemotherapy. Shingles resolves within 3–5 weeks, but secondary bacterial infection and chronic pain due to post – herpetic neuralgia may occur. Advice 1. Valaciclovir 500 mg three times daily per oral for 7 days 2. Apply locally aciclovir 3% ointment five time daily for 10 days 3. Ibuprofen 600 mg thrice daily per oral after meal for 5 days 4. Amitriptyline 25 mg per oral at bed time daily for 15 days 5. Ranitidine 150 mg twice daily for 5 days to prevent acidity caused by stress and ibuprofen 6. Do not take mental stress as it aggravates shingles 7. Do not scratch as it will cause infection 8. Cut your nail Thanks