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Herpes virus remains in nerve endings for a long time. These allopathic medicines suppresses the infection, but it won't be cured from body. But proper homoeopathic medicines will not only help in reliving the present symptoms but it will increase the body immunity and help in prevent further damage.
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Neurologist•Kolkata
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Even though herpes infection is treated with acyclovir, it’s affection of the sensory nerve cause a painful condition called post herpetic neuralgia, which sometimes may have a protracted course. As a basic management of this condition you need to be taking neuropathic pain relievers like carbamazepine/ oxcarbazepine/ gabapentin etc or opoids in severe conditions. Simultaneously, triggers like touch / cold exposure of the affected area need to be avoided. Please attend your Ne...more
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General Physician•Kolkata
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It is unlikely to have a second attack of herpes zoster. Lesions are in trunk within midline of body with painful blisters.
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M.B;B.S, P.G.(FAMILY MEDICINE), D.O.H.

General Physician•Hyderabad
It is due to a specific virus infection ,it will subside with in 3 to 4 weeks. No medicine required except external ointments + rest to the part.
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Homeopath•Vadodara
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It is safe but may start homoeopathic treatment as it helps to limit it, shorten the duration and prevents complication.
You may take Pulsatilla200 1 dose everyday.
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What is herpes zoster?

Herpes zoster also known as shingles is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus which produces painful rash. Varicella-zoster virus also causes chickenpox. Once you are infected with the virus it remains dormant in the body near the spinal cord and brain and may reactivate anytime in life and produce shingles. Shingles is a very painful condition.

Location: although shingles may appear anywhere in the body but they usually appear as a singl...more
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Treatment depends on the grade. Acne or pimples. Due to hormonal changes. Oily skin causes it. Common in adolescent age. May occur in adults also. Food like oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets increase it. Treatment depends on the grade of pimples or acne. So, please send photos by direct online consultation as it's a must to see which grade of pimples or acne for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
Unless herpes is microbiologically proven ther is no need for the tablet and you confirm it by tests.
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Sexologist•Hyderabad
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You have not mentioned the drug you have taken for 3 days and is there any ulceration. For Spreading or ulcerative lesions topical acivir is not sufficient and you require systemic drug. You must take Oral Aciclovir 800 mg tablet 5 times a day for both cure and to prevent recurrence for 10-14 days. Take plenty of water as aciclovir is capable of causing kidney stones. But consult a physician for exact diagnosis and management. Herpes is uncommon in adults. And represents stressful life style and...more
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