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Suggest Remedy For Itchy Eyebrow

I've had itching in my left eyebrow for more than 10 years. Last spring the itching turned into an eruption my my eyelid beneath the brow. I had it cultered and it turned out to be shingles. Is there a topical cream I can use to combat this without having to take something internally with each outbreak. Is a low maintenance dose of an antiviral a good idea. I feel that even though I've had two outbreaks and cleared them up with an antiviral the shingles are just a scratch away from erupting again. PLus I'm scared to death that they'll travel to my cornea.
Tue, 17 Jun 2014
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Yes you can use acyclovir ointment 5 times a day for a bit prolonged period till all infection disappear from that site.
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Suggest Remedy For Itchy Eyebrow

Hi Yes you can use acyclovir ointment 5 times a day for a bit prolonged period till all infection disappear from that site.