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What could i put on my shingles on my back as they burn and ache. is calamine lotion good to put on the sores?
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Calamine will help little if at all. You should have been prescribed acyclovir or valacyclovir to speed healing. Also speak with your doctor about possibly adding a medication to reduce nerve pain, like gabapentin or pregabalin. Good luck.
Answered 8/30/2023
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