Suggest Treatment For Shingles
Question: I am travelling and think I have shingles on my face, what can I do
Brief Answer:
Take a pain killer
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like shingles.
Take a pain killer so that pain can be controlled.
The definitive treatment would be with oral acyclovir.
If possible meet a doctor tomorrow and get it prescribed.
If possible apply calamine lotion else apply ice wrapped in cloth to reduce pain and burning sensation.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Take a pain killer
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like shingles.
Take a pain killer so that pain can be controlled.
The definitive treatment would be with oral acyclovir.
If possible meet a doctor tomorrow and get it prescribed.
If possible apply calamine lotion else apply ice wrapped in cloth to reduce pain and burning sensation.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj