
Suggest Remedies For Itching Sensation While Suffering From Shingles

Question: I have had shingles for the past 3 weeks. It came on the right side of my head and down my neck. I have a severe itching that does not let me rest. It is hard tonot itch it. Can you recommend something to help relieve this pain and itch on the head where the hair is?
Brief Answer:
The whole course of Shingles (which is due to chicken pox virus) will take 21 days
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Welcome to HCM,
The whole course of Shingles (which is due to chicken pox virus) will take 21 days. Caladryl lotion (Calamine and Diphenhydramine) would be ideal for you.
If the irritation is too much, you can also take a drug like Fexofenadine 120 mg once a day, in addition to Gabapentin and Tizanidine that your doctor has rightly prescribed (Please get the necessary prescription for the same from your local physician). Also a high dose of B Complex vitamins will help (for 15 days).
Rarely the condition can become chronic, so do follow up with your doctor.
Please let me know if you've any further queries.
Regards
The whole course of Shingles (which is due to chicken pox virus) will take 21 days
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Welcome to HCM,
The whole course of Shingles (which is due to chicken pox virus) will take 21 days. Caladryl lotion (Calamine and Diphenhydramine) would be ideal for you.
If the irritation is too much, you can also take a drug like Fexofenadine 120 mg once a day, in addition to Gabapentin and Tizanidine that your doctor has rightly prescribed (Please get the necessary prescription for the same from your local physician). Also a high dose of B Complex vitamins will help (for 15 days).
Rarely the condition can become chronic, so do follow up with your doctor.
Please let me know if you've any further queries.
Regards
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee

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