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What Medicine To Take For Scabs Of Shingles?
I am 80 yrs old. was diagnosed with shingles on18th of March. Was given Famciclover - 21 tab to be taken for 7 days. Now the rash is dry with no discharge. My query is -- When will the scabs come off? And what care should I take after that? Is any medication required after the scabs come off? Thanks H. Tamboowala
Thu, 29 Aug 2019
Hi,
Scabs will usually take 2-3 weeks to fall off. You can apply topical antibiotic like Neosporin ointment on the affected area twice daily. Don’t try to pick the scabs.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
Scabs will usually take 2-3 weeks to fall off. You can apply topical antibiotic like Neosporin ointment on the affected area twice daily. Don’t try to pick the scabs.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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