I have been sick for over a week now with a headache and pain. wound up in the ER last Tuesday with it. They gave me two infusions of IBuprofen some Naproxen and something else for nausea. The last infusion had benadryl. I did not want anything narcotic. They did a CT scan. Nothing came back that caused any concern. I did not have symptoms of a Migraine but had a migraine of some type they called vascular migraine. Worste headache of my life. Since then I have had a outbreak like shingles on my head left side. I am skeptical because it doesn t necessarily look like shingles but now has darkened. Very sore and itchy. I have had it for 7 days now. Also by my eye is a sore. There is no puss bumps that are visible just sores now. My first thought since Sunday was I must of been allergic to the Naproxen that they gave me I continued to take. So have only used tylenol and benadryl counteract the hives I am experiencing. I have since called my naturopath and she said maybe I should try the Acyclovir? Just not sure what to do...
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Practically herpes virus infection can be seen anywhere in skin. So it can infection head also. But Clinically we see more on lips, chest and genitals. There is no harm in starting acyclovir if you are suspecting herpes infection. Take acyclovir for 1 week. If hives subside then it is herpes otherwise better to consult dermatologist and get done clinical examination of skin lesions.
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Is Acyclovir Advisable For Hives On The Head?
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Practically herpes virus infection can be seen anywhere in skin. So it can infection head also. But Clinically we see more on lips, chest and genitals. There is no harm in starting acyclovir if you are suspecting herpes infection. Take acyclovir for 1 week. If hives subside then it is herpes otherwise better to consult dermatologist and get done clinical examination of skin lesions. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.