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Suggest Treatment For Shingles

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Posted on Wed, 19 Apr 2017
Question: i think i have shingles on my forhead and it looks like its spearding downward is there something i can do to stop it
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Take antiviral medication like tablet valciclovir

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
For shingles to reduce its severity as well as spread you need to take antiviral medication.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to take tablet valciclovir 1 gram thrice daily for 7-10 days.
It is a prescription drug and you need to see the doctor in person to get it.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Suggest Treatment For Shingles

Brief Answer: Take antiviral medication like tablet valciclovir Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic For shingles to reduce its severity as well as spread you need to take antiviral medication. If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to take tablet valciclovir 1 gram thrice daily for 7-10 days. It is a prescription drug and you need to see the doctor in person to get it. Regards Dr Asmeet