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Posttheraputic neuralgia after shingles

2020-04-04 11:30:01
I was suffering from herpes zoster on right forehead. Now the scabs and shingles are gone. But now I have marks on head and lot of pain that comes and goes. Any help on this on how to recover from marks and pain .
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It's called post herpetic neuralgia... specific medicine required.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation

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This is herpes zoster associated neuralgia
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consult me for pain alleviation prescription

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Hi. Pain after herpes zoster is it’s common complication. You need to get a prescription for analgesics from dermatologist ( nearby or online). These prescription medicines are usually given for a period of week or more. Pain will gradually subside over two to three weeks.
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Consult dermatologist for a prescription of analgesic

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This ks post herpetic neuralgia and it can be treated. Please contact me using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment

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Why steroid, consult a dermatologist online or personally for further management

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Hello, This is called Post herpatic neuralgia. Which is due to damage of nerves.. As the treatment was started after 4 days of onset of Herpes. Zoster infection..
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Better take an online consultation with picture, so that can analyse and give you complete prescription

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