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A member asked:
How can i tell if the shingles are healing? i have shingles in my right arm and they black and solid.
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Herpes zoster: It's improving when new lesions stop showing up and existing ones become less painful and develop scabs. You should be on treatment with valacyclovir or other similar drug. If in doubt about any of this, check with the doctor treating you. Good luck!
Answered 2/25/2018
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