Cream (shingles)
Shingles is a painful viral infection and skin condition that affects 10-20% of the population. The skin develops painful rashes and blisters that spread along a nerve pathway. Shingles is caused by the reactivation o...
Shingles is a painful viral infection and skin condition that affects 10-20% of the population. The skin develops painful rashes and blisters that spread along a nerve pathway. Shingles is caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus. Therefore, you can only get shingles if you have had chickenpox. Treatment consists of painkillers and shingles cream to relieve pain and itching. Always ask your doctor for advice on treatment.
Shingles
Shingles is not dangerous but can be very painful. The risk increases the older you are and especially if you have a weakened immune system. The virus burns itself out after about a week. Fortunately, once you have had shingles, you will not get it again. If you are over 50 or have a weakened immune system, your doctor will treat you with anti-viral medication.
For pain, you can use ordinary painkillers. If it hurts a lot, your doctor may prescribe morphine. Shingles cream can be Lidocaine or another disinfectant cream.
Shingles
Shingles is not dangerous but can be very painful. The risk increases the older you are and especially if you have a weakened immune system. The virus burns itself out after about a week. Fortunately, once you have had shingles, you will not get it again. If you are over 50 or have a weakened immune system, your doctor will treat you with anti-viral medication.
For pain, you can use ordinary painkillers. If it hurts a lot, your doctor may prescribe morphine. Shingles cream can be Lidocaine or another disinfectant cream.
