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Shingles - pain and itching

2018-09-29 07:09:27
My father in law has got shingles.today he is having itching and pain in armpit. He had it few months back and underwent treatment in tamilnadu. He is here in gurgaon now. What shall we do for it. He is getting back to tamilnadu in a week. Please suggest any medication required or things to do at home.. Thanks in advance...
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U need medicine immediately..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photo

Answered2018-10-07 03:01:44

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Shingles does not happen twice. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment

Answered2018-09-29 13:59:13

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Shingles are herpetic infections along the nerves. usually will last for 4 weeks and could be very painful. you could ask him to take paracetamol to relieve pain or if he is on painkillers no need to add more. donot rub or scratch the lesions. cold compress would work to relieve pain. let the lesions air dry. donot apply antibiotic ointments. he can apply calamine lotion to soothen the itch to an extent.

Answered2018-09-29 10:19:37

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