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I got herpes zoster (shingles) been to doctor he give me only acyclovir and ibuprofen,is there anything i can apply directly on affected area for pain?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

SHINGLES: THERE IS REALLY NOTHING YOU CAN APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE SKIN THAT WOULD HELP. SOME SALVES AND OINTMENTS CONTAINING LIDOCAINE MIGHT HELP, BUT THE IBUPROFEN SHOULD DO THE TRICK. WITH YOUR DOCTORS PERMISSION, YOU MIGHT TRY TO INCREASE THE DOSE OF THE IBUPROFEN.

Answered 3/31/2016

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