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Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Learning Center
Treatments could include:
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Apply Cold Compresses
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Washing Blisters
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Your doctor may prescribe a medicine that fights the virus, called an antiviral. The drug helps reduce pain and complications and shorten the course of the disease. Acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir may be be used.
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Shingles almost always resolves spontaneously and may not require any treatment except for the relief of symptoms. In most people, the condition clears on its own in one or two weeks and seldom recurs. Cool, wet compresses may help reduce pain. If...
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A person with shingles should immediately see a doctor or health practitioner. Although the condition generally clears up within three to five weeks, treatment can ease the painful symptoms. Alternative medicine remedies and therapies will not cur...
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Shingles almost always resolves spontaneously and may not require any treatment except for the relief of symptoms. In most people, the condition clears on its own in one or two weeks and seldom recurs. The antiviral drugs acyclovir, valacyclovir, ...
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Unless there are complications such as in a person with AIDS, or a child with leukemia, a primary physician can usually treat shingles.
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