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What can i use to stop the itching associated with shingles?
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See a dermatologist: The details matter! Where is it? How long? Are you SURE it is shingles? It is unusual for this to cause significant itch. PAIN is always present, especially at your age. The degree of pain varies. If it is not your face or eyelids you can try a topical cortisone. This diagnosis is frequently made in error by Drs who are not skin specialists.
Answered 11/28/2017
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