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Is shingles a risk factor to others?
I had Shingles. And i gave my brother the chicken pocks Others around you can catch shingles or chicken poxs off you about a week before your rash comes up and a week after the first sign of shingles appears on the skin.
Can pott's disease reoccur again once it is diagnosed?
Diagnosis is just identification of a disease or condition. It is not treatment.
Does gold bond medicated powder help shingles?
You can use Gold Bond on shingles to help relieve the itch. It is not to be considered a treatment for shingles though.
What is a known treatment for shingles?
Shingles is like a rash but with big blisters caused by the chickenpox virus. It is very painful and contagious so if someone has it they need to be quarantined. There isn't a cure for shingles, but known treatment is taking antiviral, pain and antibiotic medication.
Once the treatment of Shingles is completed, can it return in later life?
Yes even after shingles have been treated it can return later on in life.
Should a doctor be able to give information on treatment for shingles?
Yes. A doctor is needed to correctly diagnose shingles and help discuss a treatment plan. See a doctor as soon as possible because complications can arise.
Can blood infections reoccur?
Yes blood infections can reoccur.
Where can I find the treatment for shingles?
See your doctor and he/she can prescribe you medication to treat the shingles. Typically, a hydrocortisone cream and antibiotic would be provided to deal with the itch and rashes.
Can being around someone with shingles cause bells palsy to reoccur?
Bell's Palsy is caused by a herpes virus, which lay dormant in your system in the root ganglia behind your face - once you have it, it never truly leaves. They come out and cause various conditions during immuno-compromised conditions, which can happen several times throughout your life.
Can I fly with shingles?
My dad recently found out he has shingles and the doctor has told him he cant fly, my parents had a holiday booked 2 days before he found out he had shingles, even the place they booked at told them he has to wait a week before going away.
Does shingles always have open weeping lesions?
Not at all, but it can. Early disgnosis and treatment can prevent serious sores.
You just shingles about three and a half weeks ago and a friend just got bumps all over both arms last week is it possible that she could have gotten it from you?
Your friend does not have shingles, since shingles only occurs on one side of the body.
