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How Can Shingles Be Treated?

I have the shingles virus. I am 55. It is on the back of my head. Left side and near my ear. I am on drug therapy and will receive the injection after it has completely healed. My question is: since it is near my left ear will I have a bad effect in that area?
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Most cases of shingles last 3 to 5 weeks for full recovery.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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How Can Shingles Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Most cases of shingles last 3 to 5 weeks for full recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi