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Is it safe to use triamcinolone actonide for shingles rash? taking acyclovir & benadryl (diphenhydramine) for 3 days but rash itches like crazy!

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Safe, not useful: It's safe, but unlikely to be useful. There is theoretical reason to think that topical (applied to the skin) menthol might help, but I know of no clinical studies of that use of menthol.

Dr Bowen agreed

Answered 7/27/2018

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A member asked:

Is it safe to use triamcinolone actonide for shingles rash? taking acyclovir & benadryl (diphenhydramine) for 3 days but rash itches like crazy!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Dr Bowen agreed

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