Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
How To Treat Shingles?
Hi. I have a question concerning a condition I beginning to get frequently. I have had shingles and I called my doctor
to see if he could prescribe the same medicine to me the last time. He never returned my call. I had to go to a minute clinic and they treated me with medicine. But now the bumps are dark and it looks like a scab. I still have a little stinging but it is coming from the scab because it is like peeling. I have been placing calamine lotion on it. Is it something else I can get for it? Can I get the vaccination shot for shingles. Is there age for the vaccination?
to see if he could prescribe the same medicine to me the last time. He never returned my call. I had to go to a minute clinic and they treated me with medicine. But now the bumps are dark and it looks like a scab. I still have a little stinging but it is coming from the scab because it is like peeling. I have been placing calamine lotion on it. Is it something else I can get for it? Can I get the vaccination shot for shingles. Is there age for the vaccination?
Wed, 19 Mar 2014
Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Shingles occurs after few years after recovering from chickenpox.
It is caused by Herpes zoster virus
The tratment is anlgesics for relief of pain, antiviral drug like Acyclovir and some times steroids may be used .
It takes a long time to heal
Chickenpox gives life long immunity.
No immunisation shot is required.
No age for vaccination, adults also can have it.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Shingles occurs after few years after recovering from chickenpox.
It is caused by Herpes zoster virus
The tratment is anlgesics for relief of pain, antiviral drug like Acyclovir and some times steroids may be used .
It takes a long time to heal
Chickenpox gives life long immunity.
No immunisation shot is required.
No age for vaccination, adults also can have it.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Acyclovir
Loading Online Doctors....