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How to treat pityriasis rosea/shingles?
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Valtrex (valacyclovir): Within first 72 hours, aggressive treatment will prevent post hermetic neuralgia pityriasis unrelated.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Different conditions: They're completely different conditions. You don't treat pityriasis. You treat shingles with valacyclovir or acyclovir.
Answered 3/26/2013
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