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Shingles (Herpes Zoster) : Treatments

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Treatments could include:
Herpes zoster usually disappears on its own. You may only need treatment to relieve pain.Your doctor may prescribe an antiviral medicine called acyclovir.
Source:ADAM
Date:June 19, 2008
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Severely immunocompromised individuals, such as those with cancer, may require intravenous administration of antiviral drugs. Preventive administration of acyclovir to seropositive patients(people who have evidence in their blood of past infection...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Unless there are complications such as in a person with AIDS, or a child with leukemia, a primary physician can usually treat shingles.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Detailed information on whether to use heat or cold when treating sore muscles or an injury
Source:StayWell
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