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What Causes A Small Rash On Skin With A History Of Shingles?

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Posted on Tue, 28 Jun 2016
Question: I had shingles about ten years ago. They were treated by my doctor and finally disappeared. I now appear to have a small rash which looks like shingles again, about 1" in diameter. Do I need a Dr's treatment, or is Neosporen good enough to deal with it?
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Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
should see to your doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I have read your query. I understand your concern.
Shingles also known as Herpes zoster can have recurrent attacks. Usually the episode is precipitated by immunosuppression, weather change , trauma or environmental change.
If you have XXXXXXX vesicles, then neosporin may help. I prefer to advise oral antifungals like Acyclovir / Valacyclovir within 24 - 48hours of onset of rash so as to minimise the possibility of recurrent attack and Post herpetic neuralgia.
I would advise you to visit your doctor so that he can examine you and give you prescription. You can share my opinion with him. I hope it helps. Take care.
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What Causes A Small Rash On Skin With A History Of Shingles?

Brief Answer: should see to your doctor Detailed Answer: Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I have read your query. I understand your concern. Shingles also known as Herpes zoster can have recurrent attacks. Usually the episode is precipitated by immunosuppression, weather change , trauma or environmental change. If you have XXXXXXX vesicles, then neosporin may help. I prefer to advise oral antifungals like Acyclovir / Valacyclovir within 24 - 48hours of onset of rash so as to minimise the possibility of recurrent attack and Post herpetic neuralgia. I would advise you to visit your doctor so that he can examine you and give you prescription. You can share my opinion with him. I hope it helps. Take care.