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A 23-year-old male asked:
How to cure blisters created by herpes zoster?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Arthur Balinanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Herpes zoster: If a person is breaking out with shingles (herpes zoster reactivation) there is internal antiviral medication that the person should start immediately. The medications would include Acyclovir , valcyclovir, or famcyclovir.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
A small red dot turned into itchy blisters. It's a perfect circle and has not spread. The circle has only got bigger. I don't feel it is herpes zoster?
Dr. John Leander Poanswered
Infectious Disease 20 years experience
You're right-: It's good to keep a broad list of diagnosis- the red dot that became blistery may be a vesicle or shingles. However, there is much more than one ves... Read More
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Dr. Glynis Ablon commented
Dermatology 31 years experience
Zoster or shingles is less likely if there is only one circle of blisters, this is more likely herpes simplex
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Last 2010 i got my herpes zoster or shingles. Now I have painful vaginal blisters. Are these blisters associated with my shingles ?Im 4yrs married
Dr. Bonnie Bockanswered
Infectious Disease 49 years experience
See MD: Any significant lesion in the genitals in married or single women needs an md exam to determine tha cause, test for std's and treat if needed.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
I have herpes zoster, the doctor gave me the antiviral, and other medicines, what are the signs of the blisters and the rashes are getting better?
Dr. Bahman Omranianswered
Pain Management 19 years experience
A week to 10 days: The rash should be completely dry in 7 to 10 days. If persists or new vessicles appear then it would be concerning. Sometimes they can start looking w... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
My doctor said I have herpes zoster. After taking tablets and applying cream, blisters and other red rashes continue to form along my jawline. Help!
A Verified Doctoranswered
Urgent Care 21 years experience
See MD : I would see a dermatologist immediately. Are your vaccinations up to date? Is the rash painful? A culture of the lesions can be taken to rule out othe... Read More
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A male asked:
My daughter had a blister(herpes zoster oticus) break out on right ear june 9th. Now she had one appear on left ear july 9th. Why the breakout on opposite ears one month apart. It has dried up and she is back on liquid acyclovir for 5 days. Will t
Dr. Kenneth Ellneranswered
Dermatology 42 years experience
This : This is highly unlikely. I would get a viral culture to confirm the diagnosis.
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