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A 24-year-old female asked:
Can someone who had an outbreak of herpes zoster ophthalmicus have dental procedures done? i have heard that operating on the face can cause outbreak
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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremersanswered
Ophthalmology 27 years experience
HZV Zoster: Yes you can. We can give you an Rx for an antiviral before your procedure if needed. Consult with us or see your doctor for an RX.
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