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How Do You Treat Shingles How Contageous Is Shingles?

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Question: How do you treat shingles? How contageous is shingles?
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Can't be contagious.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

To treat shingles you may need to use antivirals such acyclovir, valacyclovir etc.
Also you can use pain medications (ibuprofen) for pain, creams with lidocaine etc .
Shingles is not contagious and you can't transmit it to others.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
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How Do You Treat Shingles How Contageous Is Shingles?

Brief Answer: Can't be contagious. Detailed Answer: Hello, To treat shingles you may need to use antivirals such acyclovir, valacyclovir etc. Also you can use pain medications (ibuprofen) for pain, creams with lidocaine etc . Shingles is not contagious and you can't transmit it to others. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks.