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How can you prevent shingles on the face from scaring?
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Early: Very aggressive early treatment. Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options.
Answered 5/18/2013
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Early treatment : Once you develop blisters from shingles (or even before) is the best time to treat shingles with oral and topical treatments. Once the blisters scab up and start to heal , it is still important to use a cream or ointment , whether it is silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) or an other antibiotic ointment (e.g. Polysporin). The application of a topical will maximize healing and minimize scarring.
Answered 9/28/2016
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