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I got herpes zoster, is there anything i can apply directly on the sore area because the pain is excruciating?
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HERPES ZOSTER: HERPES ZOSTER IS A VIRAL INFECTION THAT CAN BE VERY PAINFUL. IT IS ALSO KNOWN AS SHINGLES. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU SEE A DERMATOLOGIST SOON! NOW!!
Answered 6/25/2015
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