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Suggest Remedies For Red Marks On Skin Post Recovery From Herpes

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Posted on Mon, 14 Mar 2016
Question: Hi Dr. Kakkar,

I am writing in to you for a follow up question for the treatment you had prescribed for Herpes zoster. I have finished the treatment for Anti virals (Valcivir) for 5 days and have been taking Gabaneuron as per the doctor's advice now.

The lesions have come down and there are some red marks now at the same place. Could you please recommend a solution for this.

Thanks in advance!
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Post-inflammatory erythema; Use a soothing lotion

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX Thank you for writing back to me

I have reviewed the Image. The lesions have healed nicely. I can see that there is some post-inflammatory redness/ erythema
You may use a topical soothing lotion e.g Calamine lotion, twice daily for a few days. Nothing else is required.

Regards
Take care
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Suggest Remedies For Red Marks On Skin Post Recovery From Herpes

Brief Answer: Post-inflammatory erythema; Use a soothing lotion Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Thank you for writing back to me I have reviewed the Image. The lesions have healed nicely. I can see that there is some post-inflammatory redness/ erythema You may use a topical soothing lotion e.g Calamine lotion, twice daily for a few days. Nothing else is required. Regards Take care