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Suggest Topical Medication For Shingles Breakout
My husband has shingles and is broke out real good. He is now having terrible sorness on his left upper part of his chest. He is so uncomfortable and does not sleep 2 hours at night. Is there anything topically we can use on his chest to calm this pain down?
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
Hello dear,
Understand your concern
Please note the detail treatment of shingles that caused by varicell zoster virus.
Initially treatment:
1. Anti viral medication:Acyclovir
2. Pain medication: acetaminophen
3. You can use following Topical treatment
- Neosporine ointment
- Calamine lotion
- Capsaicin cream
If pain not relieved after month:
Antidepressant: Amitryptaline
Topical anesthetic: Benzocaine or lidocaine
Opioids and caffeine can be used.
Cool water bath
Wet compression also helpful
Hope this may help you.
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
Understand your concern
Please note the detail treatment of shingles that caused by varicell zoster virus.
Initially treatment:
1. Anti viral medication:Acyclovir
2. Pain medication: acetaminophen
3. You can use following Topical treatment
- Neosporine ointment
- Calamine lotion
- Capsaicin cream
If pain not relieved after month:
Antidepressant: Amitryptaline
Topical anesthetic: Benzocaine or lidocaine
Opioids and caffeine can be used.
Cool water bath
Wet compression also helpful
Hope this may help you.
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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