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I had shingles in oct 2012. the spots where the blisters were are still slightly raised and red. they no longer hurt or itch, is this normal?

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

It may take a while: For skin to return to normal.

Answered 5/17/2013

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Dr. Alvin Stein answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes: The residual from the lesions may last for a while and are of no consequence. Taking Lyrica (pregabalin) after the pains have gone is unnecessary.

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 6/27/2014

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A member asked:

I had shingles in oct 2012. the spots where the blisters were are still slightly raised and red. they no longer hurt or itch, is this normal?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Dr. Alvin Stein answered

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

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