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Herpes zoster

2017-06-03 12:00:46
On eye and forhead. eye is red n swelled and not able to open the eye . Constant irritation is there.
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Hello If it is herpes zoster as you mentioned then treatment is A. Tab valcyclovir 1 gm thrice daily for 10 days B. Apply fusidic acid over the papules over skin C consult local ophthalmologist and get proper eye examination done..as virus Amy affect cornea and also other parts of eye and treatment depends on type of ocular involvement

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