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Should i cover shingles with a bandaid ?
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Yes: It's probably a good idea to cover it since it's contagious. You can begin taking oral antivirals to shorten the course of the illness. They've only shown to be helpful in the first 72h.
Answered 10/24/2018
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Shingles: By keeping the rash covered, it can help to prevent spreading the virus to others.
Answered 10/24/2018
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