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How long does shingles pain on face last after the rash has healed?
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Shingles: Most people who have shingles get severe pain to start, and should be treated with antiviral medication. If not the risk for post-herpetic neuralgia increases. This pain can be mild to severe, and last for weeks to months. Other medications, to calm nerves and nerve damage, can be used after the acute infection, to reduce the pain.
Answered 9/8/2017
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Let explian: Shingle pain could disappear after 1-2 weeks from treatment, but if you complication from the shingle it may last for several month.
Answered 3/23/2023
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Varies: Varies. Often a few weeks. Sometimes get postherpetic neuralgia - permanent.
Answered 6/22/2015
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