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I had attack of shingles on left side of forehead. Blisters of shingles were on forehead,head,nose and may be let eye also. After 15 days when shingles subsided,I had blurred vision of left eye. I showed it to a local eye specialist who said there is not much damage to eye and correct eye glasses to cover up the blurred vision have to be used no

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Hello If an ophthalmologist has examined you and prescribed you glasses then I would recommend you to follow his instructions and use glasses as prescribed ...  Read More

Unfortunately, I have diagnosed with shingles last on my eyes and nose last month . Due to which I suffered from escleritis on my eye and some serious boils on nose now I have treated my shingles and escleritis but the shingles is gone but it left its scars on my nose and on one place near my eyes and below my forehead. So I need some suggestions

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Undergo fraxel laser resurfacing therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ...  Read More

I have shingles and I am taking aclcovir I was just wondering how long does shingles last when taking this medication.

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You should not self treat. The pain might increase. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

Having shingles,may be insect bite.paining a lot and swelling on overall thigh.taken cetrazine but not helping.

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Cetrizine won't help ! You need a complete course of appropriate antiviral treatment. Are you pregnant ? Are you taking any other medicines ? Discuss in details so that proper treatment can be given t ...  Read More

I had shingles.. When I sleep I feel a sudden disturbance ( like electric shock sensation).. And anxiety and heart palpitations.. Is this normal after shingles?

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Are you on medicine?... for accurate diagnosis and treatment do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

I have a shingles and already taking Acyclovir 400mg 5x a day every 4 hours as prescribed. I now experience a shingles rash at the bulbar conjunctiva in the eye what should I do? Should I go back to the hospital for assessment or just continue with the medication?

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You should consult ophthmologist where you are getting treatment . ...  Read More

She was diagnosed with shingles while on a visit to Canada. Her left hand pains often...pl suggest permanent solution.

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This is called pair herpetic neuralgia. Please contact me using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice ...  Read More

I have shingles on scalp and forehead for about a week and using medication for it , cI just want to ask can I use shampoo to wash my hair ?

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Generally about 10 to 15 days are needed for zoster/shingles vesicles to heal.If lesions have dried and no active lesions you can shampoo.It is advisable to meet your treating doctor in person for bes ...  Read More

I have been shingles problem last 1.5 year. I took skin specialist doctor and ayurvedic and homoepethi doctors tratment plz solve my problem

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.. Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clinic for detailed information and prescription. ...  Read More

My friend has onset of shingles for past few days. He is undergoing treatment for it. I read shingles can be because of HIV and i am not sure what to do. He has blisters on his forehead and the eyebrows (getting treatment for that too). Doctors said it could be the stress causing it but i am not sure if thats the case. He is not sexually active fo

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Shingles are more common in hiv positive people. He needs to undergo treatment of present conditions and investigations for it's associated factors like hiv diabetes etc ...  Read More

So I had this severe chicken pox when I was in my 9th garde and from that 2 or 3 years later I discovered that I have shingles. Now in my area there are cases of chicken pox and I don't know but I think my shingles got activated. So is it shingles or am I having chicken pox again?

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Need clear photos and proper history for diagnosis and management ...  Read More

My wife had shingles infection on the left side of her pelvic area. After around 2 years she is experiencing a lot of pain and uneasiness in that area. What to do? She is 49 years old.

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She requires neurologist consultation For post herpetic neuralgias ...  Read More

Where could I get vaccinated against shingles? Is it advised for males above 50…? Also, wanted to know about vaccination against virus that causes skin tags?

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Connect ...  Read More

Hi, My niece has shingles on her cheeks she is 4 years old we have observed small one like a pimple 1 week back it is spreading on her face Could you please tell me what is the cause of this and how serious it is Thanks, DM

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I'm suffering with shingles. My sister is also a doctor. She is Pune. She prescribed me medicines. But my institution is asking for medical certificate along with a prescription. Is there any way I could get one here in Lucknow?

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Ask your sister to send it online….. ...  Read More

My mother diagnosed with Shingles one month before now the skin wound was cleared but still she is having pain in that area which was unbearable. So please tell any medicine or treatment for this.

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Ma'am Post shingles nerve pain can be debilitating and it's really difficult to treat. You can definitely take painkiller under the guidance of your doctor but pain can persist for some time. My opin ...  Read More

I got abscess on my neck and took 5 days course of antibiotics still it remains same what should I do I got shingles 4 days before having medicine still it is paining what is the fast relief for it

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Shingles need antiviral agents..... for accurate diagnosis and treatment do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

My sister in law is diagnosed with Shingles or herpes(Nagin called in Maharashtra). Is it safe to breastfeed her 1 year baby in this case.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Is there a medicine for neurological pain caused by shingles? My shingles have healed but still have a lot of pain in the nerves.

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Apply cutis oil regularly, gradually it will disappear. ...  Read More

How long should be the antiviral course for shingles? My doctor prescribed for 5 days but he is unreachable right now. My blisters are drying out but a few new ones have also developed.

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consult online for further treatment ...  Read More

Hello Dr My Company is Giving free Shingles Vaccination to people above 50. I'm 50. Please suggest if I should take it or not ?? I had chicken pox in childhood ...fyi

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

I am 7th month pregnant. One of my family member has shingles and my elder daughter, 7 years has chicken pox. Anything to worry for me? Or any precautions to be taken?

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Consult please. ...  Read More

My wife has got shingles on her right side upper chest area. Need female dermatologist for her. She's suffering from pain and shivering.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi, sinceadt few days i have been experiencing pain in forehead above left eye. Please advise what could be the issue

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have u had any trauma or sinusitis? how severe is the pain? c ...  Read More

How long is shingles communicable? Is it communicable when the scars have dried out?How long does it take to recover from shingles?

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It isn't communicable after treatment. Adhere to strict sun protection and avoid sharing cosmetics or any products that may be in contact with the infected area. ...  Read More

I have breathing difficulties and fast heart rate after shingles.. Is it normal? I'm worried.. Pl let me know

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Shingles is painful and can cause increase in heart rate. Breathing difficulty should not ideally be there. ...  Read More

I got herpes on neck and chest. Doctor suggest me zovirax 800 tab and ointment. This is the picture of day 3 condition. Is it herps zoster Or shingles? I never had chicken pox previously. I'm going to marry this 24th. So im depressed about my conditions. Is my condition contagious? Can i have unprotected sex ever? I didn't feel any kind of infectio

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Nothing to worry..it will improve with the given medicine... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ...  Read More

Hello, I am suffering from Shingles from 7 days, taking acicvir 800 mg tablet as well as cream for the rashes. I have a lot of pain on stomach & back, especially on the areas near rashes. Please advise best ways to control it or any other medicine to get rid of shingles at the earliest.

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Shingles affects both the skin and the nerve. So there is a lot of pain when the nerve regeneration happens. This is called post herpetic neuralgia. ...  Read More

I have a pimple under my eye and a permanent pimple on my forehead which never goes away . What medicine can I apply ?

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It's a cyst..need laser removal.. for detailed information do direct online consultation ...  Read More

From last 2 months I've observed whote spot on my forehead between eyes. I've consult a doctor about 2 weeks back he has written Dewderm AD lotion for this.. but there is no result! Please help me in this

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This could be seborrheic dermatitis. The hypopigmentation occurs secondary to the toxic effect of the fungal component on the melanocytes . The diagnosis of seborrheic dermatitis is made and treatment ...  Read More

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