what's the treatment for herpes zoster?

Answer 1

There are several medications available to help reduce your discomfort. Unfortunately, there is no cure, but there is treatment.

1)There is a drug called Acyclovir which will lessen the severity and duration of your symptoms.

2)There is also another medication called Neurontin that can help to control any nerve pain you are experiencing from this infection.

3) There is a cream available that will help with the pain too. It's called Zostrix. It contains a natural ingredient called capsaicin (believe it or not, it's the stuff in hot peppers that makes them hot). It does work to lessen the pain of Shingles (Herpes Zoster).

4. Do NOT put cortisone cream on your rash. It can actually make things worse by lowering your immune response.

I suggest you see your doctor...especially if you have this rash occuring anywhere on your face, as it can cause serious damage (even blindness) if it gets in your eye.

And remember...you cannot give Shingles to another person. BUT, the fluid from the blisters can give a person Chicken Pox if they've never had Chicken Pox before...so keep away from pregnant women, children, and anyone else who may not have ever had Chicken Pox until the lesions are scabbed and dry.

Here is some general information on Shingles:
http://www.skinsite.com/info_herpes_zoster.htm

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Answer 3

Yes, there isn't any. Herpes is caused by a virus. Actually, there is little cure for viruses nowadays. The only thing that you can generally do in the case of a viral infection is strengthen the immune system and hope it fights it off. Not with Herpes, the immune system can't win against it. Thus you only get to treat the symptoms. Once you're infected, it stays with you for life. So don't get infected.

Personal experience. I have had genital herpes for over 5 years.

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Answer 8

I dont know of any home remedies for this. Yes fever is possible but usually not a very high temp. Valtrex is the best for Herpes Zoster. It is by prescription only. A dermatologist would be the best doctor to advise you on this issue.

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Answer 10

There is not a cure, just a treatment one in particular is Acyclovir. Herpes is a virus and you are stuck with it. Go to these sites for more info:
http://familydoctor.org/091.xml

http://www.herpes-medicine.com/about_herpes.html