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What Can I Use To Get Rid Of Shingles ?

I have shingles in my right arm, hand, 3 fingers. Should I continue to try and use or not. Hurts either way - just do not want to do more damage. Should I ice or use heat? Looking for relief!!
Sun, 21 Aug 2011
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How can u have shingles just on the right hand and some fingers, shingles is a generalised illness affecting the trunk, arms, face, etc. Are u sure about the diagnosis?
Apply calamine lotion for relief. Applying heat might leave u with permanent scars
Havea healthy living
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What Can I Use To Get Rid Of Shingles ?

THanks for the query How can u have shingles just on the right hand and some fingers, shingles is a generalised illness affecting the trunk, arms, face, etc. Are u sure about the diagnosis? Apply calamine lotion for relief. Applying heat might leave u with permanent scars Havea healthy living