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Shingles (Nagin)

2018-04-21 16:11:03
My aunt has developed shingles. Can someone suggest what is the best cure for the disease. It has been 3 days and rash has now started to appear
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Yes shingles which is also called herpes zoster can be treated. The main treatment is for postherpetic Neuralgia which is severe pain after the rashes upside. Please send photos using online consent option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment wise

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