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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Shingles
I have been diagnosed with shingles. I have had this condition for a week now and some are beginning to dissipate but others, specifically in my crotch area are not healing probably because of the moisture there. Any suggestions to help heal this area. I am very uncomfortable and the pain is much more noticeable and intense at night. I just finished the antiviral drugs and am using an antiviral cream plus hydrocortisone cream Thanks so much. YYYY@YYYY
Fri, 16 Dec 2016
Hello dear,
Understand your concern
Please note the detail treatment of shingles that caused by varicell zoster virus.
You can use following Topical treatment
- Neosporine ointment
- Calamine lotion
- Capsaicin cream
If pain not relieved then you can ask the doctor for following drugs:
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.
You can use following Topical treatment
- Neosporine ointment
- Calamine lotion
- Capsaicin cream
If pain not relieved then you can ask the doctor for following drugs:
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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