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Can Valacyclovir Help Cure Shingles?

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Posted on Fri, 29 Jul 2016
Question: I came down with shingles on XXXXXXX 11. I was taking valacyvivir 1000g 3x a day. I finish taking the antiviral drug last week the rash has not completely gone. My dr said the rash will resolve. Is there anything I can do now.?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can I have an image of this rash to review!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this shingle episode. Can you send an image for review to me? This way I can see the exact stage of the rash and make an informed decision whether more treatment options need to be considered or healing would follow without need for further aggressive intervention.

To upload an image, click on the upload icon to the right of your dashboard and follow the onscreen instructions. You may also send it directly to customer service at YYYY@YYYY and request that it should be uploaded to your query.

I hope to hear from you and promise to respond promptly. Until next, I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)
I have sent a photo of the rash for your review. Please respond as as possible. Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You need no further drugs for this!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Healing will continue and no medications are needed for this. If you are still in pain, pain management should continue. Cleansing this area with water and soap water is enough to ensure continued healing and keep the area sterile. Unless something else comes up, there is no need for further specific wound care at this point.

I wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Can Valacyclovir Help Cure Shingles?

Brief Answer: Can I have an image of this rash to review! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this shingle episode. Can you send an image for review to me? This way I can see the exact stage of the rash and make an informed decision whether more treatment options need to be considered or healing would follow without need for further aggressive intervention. To upload an image, click on the upload icon to the right of your dashboard and follow the onscreen instructions. You may also send it directly to customer service at YYYY@YYYY and request that it should be uploaded to your query. I hope to hear from you and promise to respond promptly. Until next, I wish you well.