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Suggest Treatment For Shingles On The Legs
Question: I have shingles down my right hip and leg. I put calmine lotion on the infected area.
Will it hurt if I take a SHOWER before applying the lotion. Thanks, neb
Will it hurt if I take a SHOWER before applying the lotion. Thanks, neb
Brief Answer:
Can apply coconut oil before shower
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
You can apply coconut oil over the rash before bath. It will protect the rash for water.
If there is no neuralgic pain at the site of rash, then bathing should not cause burning.
Dr Vaishalee
Can apply coconut oil before shower
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
You can apply coconut oil over the rash before bath. It will protect the rash for water.
If there is no neuralgic pain at the site of rash, then bathing should not cause burning.
Dr Vaishalee
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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