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A member asked:
You can shower if you have shingles?
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Yes: Showering when a person has shingles is the same as normal showering . . . Except that one must be gentle and not scratch the skin lesions and scabs with his fingernails. Allowing the scabs to heal and come off the scalp by themselves is the best thing to do. The doctor can prescribe medications to relieve pain and unusual skin sensations, plus help prevent new shingles lesions.
Answered 4/24/2021
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Yes: It is ok to shower if you have shingles.
Answered 1/2/2021
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Yes should be fine: However the shingles may hurt while taking shower. But taking cool shower may actually help with pain.
Answered 11/26/2020
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