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Suggest Treatment For Small Blisters And Rashes On The Nose
I developed a rash on right side of face a week ago - 2 patches near my nose that are very sore to touch and it appears that small blisters and scanning is taking place as the days go by. Also, I have what looks like a large boil on my check under the eye and on the bottom eyelid on the inside was a bump now a small scab that is now sore and itchy and my upper lip had a white pimple that is now healing after using abreeva - my face is swollen and painful - I on antibiotic and prednisone but dr did not know what it was and does not think it is eczema or psoriasis
Tue, 2 Jun 2015
Brief answer,
it could be herpes zoster,
detailed answer,
hello respected , I have gone through your question, your description matches with H.zoster that affects the one side of face(dermatome),that is painful, have blisters, and sores.
my advice is consult a dermatologist and get prescribed proper antibiotic (oral plus topical, e.g. cefuroxime 500mg 1 tablet two times a day, fusidic acid cream , for 5 to 7 days).
regarding antiviral (valacyclovir),according to books it should be taken within 72hrs, nevertheless I will suggest you take that,1gm , 1 tablet three times a day.
Thank you
it could be herpes zoster,
detailed answer,
hello respected , I have gone through your question, your description matches with H.zoster that affects the one side of face(dermatome),that is painful, have blisters, and sores.
my advice is consult a dermatologist and get prescribed proper antibiotic (oral plus topical, e.g. cefuroxime 500mg 1 tablet two times a day, fusidic acid cream , for 5 to 7 days).
regarding antiviral (valacyclovir),according to books it should be taken within 72hrs, nevertheless I will suggest you take that,1gm , 1 tablet three times a day.
Thank you
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