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Are Recurrent Itchy Rashes Due To Shingles?
I fell out of bed a few months ago and I have some black and blue on my left hip that is fading. I have gotten a small rash, pinkish but not real red, at the hip area in one spot and it is itchy sometimes and sometimes not so itchy. There are bumbles in the rash area also a few pimple sized and some smaller. I put on povidine and cortisone at different times and they seem to help. About two weeks ago I got this and the povidine seemed to chase it away but it is back. Can this be shingles? Would vinegar help? b
Wed, 28 Feb 2018
Hello,
There's no cure for shingles, but the treatment that can ease symptoms can be:
-Prescription antiviral drugs can speed healing and reduce your risk of complications. These medications include: Acyclovir (Zovirax) Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
-Also, you can use antiviral ointments for local relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
There's no cure for shingles, but the treatment that can ease symptoms can be:
-Prescription antiviral drugs can speed healing and reduce your risk of complications. These medications include: Acyclovir (Zovirax) Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
-Also, you can use antiviral ointments for local relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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