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How Can Shingles Be Treated?

I have shingles I started the medication within seventy two hours .. however it s been 5 days the redness is there in a straight line there is one idea of cluster but I put a mark at the end of the redness but yesterday the redness extends the mark.. I am still on meds there is no drainage
Wed, 17 May 2017
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Yes, I see that you are worried but effect may take some time especiall yif there was severe infecttion with herpes virus. Also if Acyclovir is used it may take 1-2 weeks till results are seen since adeqate drug concentration in blood should be reached before it kills viruses in your body.
So just be patients and results will come. However, if it doesnt happen as I said, then there may be some other infection except herpes or superinfection with some bacterias. In this case you should see infectologist for further treatment.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.

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How Can Shingles Be Treated?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Yes, I see that you are worried but effect may take some time especiall yif there was severe infecttion with herpes virus. Also if Acyclovir is used it may take 1-2 weeks till results are seen since adeqate drug concentration in blood should be reached before it kills viruses in your body. So just be patients and results will come. However, if it doesnt happen as I said, then there may be some other infection except herpes or superinfection with some bacterias. In this case you should see infectologist for further treatment. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.