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It's been 8 weeks since the blisters have dried out for shingles. i still have dark purple marks on my skin and cannot go a day without lyrica?
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Shingles differ: Healing time may differ from person to person. Apply Vitamin D oil on the skin lesions twice daily.
Answered 6/10/2018
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