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What Are The Symptoms And Treatment For Shingles?
Question: what are symptons and treatment of shingles of the mouth and lips ?
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Symptoms include a burning itchy rash which can sometimes cause some crusting as well.
Treatment is usually an oral antiviral medication such as Valtrex or acyclovir. These are prescriptions which can be obtained through your physician.
Thanks again for the query.
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Symptoms include a burning itchy rash which can sometimes cause some crusting as well.
Treatment is usually an oral antiviral medication such as Valtrex or acyclovir. These are prescriptions which can be obtained through your physician.
Thanks again for the query.
Dr. Galamaga
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Is this for mouth and lips also ?
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
For mouth - typically painful sores inside mouth.
Dr. Galamaga
Followup
Detailed Answer:
For mouth - typically painful sores inside mouth.
Dr. Galamaga
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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