Having Zoster hermes since past 15days. Area covered is on torso(half inch above navel) full band from spine till center stomach filled with small blisters, have 3 big blisters covered with pus(half inch diameter, didn?t break). Acivir cream+tablets(thrice a day) in progress since day 1. Suplementary medicines like Antacid+Pain reliever. For weakness taking Bicomplex forte+Neurobian Forte and for nerve relaxation Mecobion-OD tab. Today(16day), every blister has become black & fallen off. The big blister also which had become black now fallen exposing red colored skin underneath. Still not able to sleep+rest on back, back full aching+paining, many times during day the area infected pains a lot(internally) , pines & needles which existed for almost a month has stopped from day 12th. Qs is a)What precautions should I take henceforth as I am travelling to Australia now for 3 months b)how long for pain to go offc) how long to continue Avicir medicines application. I don?t know whom to consult hence seeking advise here.