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What Causes Blisters On The Face, Eyes, Nose And Jawline?

I had my first outbreak of blisters on my face 3 weeks ago. I have never had herpes before. Started taking 200mg acyclovir 5x per day. For the first couple days the drug seemed to help heal my sores, but everyday I get new blisters. They increased my dose to 400 mg 5x per day and its gotten considerably worse. They are painful and itchy. I ve been to the doctor 3 times. Should I see a dermatologist or do I need to change meds. I feel the stress of them are making it worse. The blisters are only attacking one side of my face, eye, nose and jawline. Please help.
Mon, 18 Dec 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history you are having herpes zoster.
My treatment advice is -
1. Don't squeeze the lesions as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm cream twice daily on it.
3. Continue acyclovir tab. and take a NSAID like ibuprofen for pain.
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral steroid taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Blisters On The Face, Eyes, Nose And Jawline?

Hi. As per your case history you are having herpes zoster. My treatment advice is - 1. Don t squeeze the lesions as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm cream twice daily on it. 3. Continue acyclovir tab. and take a NSAID like ibuprofen for pain. 4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral steroid taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.