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Suggest Treatment For Facial Herpes
My mother age 63 years had suffered from herpies infection on the face for the last two months. after taking regular medicines she got recovered from this infection from outside but now she feels that the ants are creeping under the forehead pls guide us
Fri, 26 Aug 2016
This is due to post – herpetic neuralgia. Herpes Zoster (shingles) is a viral disease characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters involving a localized area. It is caused by varicella zoster virus which remains inactivated in our body. Post – herpetic neuralgia is a complication of shingles. It causes pain at the site of lesion. Vaccine is available for those who are more than 50 years old. Vaccination reduces the frequency of post – herpetic neuralgia.
Advice
1. Amitriptyline 25 mg per oral at bed time daily for 15 days
2. Methylcobalamin 500 mcg once daily per oral for 3 months
3. Your mother is more than 50 years you can take vaccine under medical supervision
Thanks
Advice
1. Amitriptyline 25 mg per oral at bed time daily for 15 days
2. Methylcobalamin 500 mcg once daily per oral for 3 months
3. Your mother is more than 50 years you can take vaccine under medical supervision
Thanks
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