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Topical Cream For Shingles
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What topical cream or lotion is typically prescribed for shingles?
Several: You can use Lidoderm patches which contain a local anesthetic (lidocaine) or zostrix (capsaicin) cream which contains cayenne pepper extract. They work in totally different ways. The Lidoderm suppresses nerve activity. The zostrix (capsaicin) depletes substance p which is one of the neurochemicals that transmits pain. Neither should be used on the open sores. ...Read more
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Shingles (Herpes Zoster) (Definition)
Shingles is a painful blistering skin rash caused by the chickenpox virus (varicella zoster). Early treatment with antiviral medication (within 72 hours) lowers the risk of post herpetic neuralgia, which is lingering skin pain after the rash disappears. ...Read more
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Can econazole nitrate (topical) 1% cream be used to treat shingles?
No.: No, for two reasons. Econazole is an anti-FUNGAL drug, while shingles is due to a VIRAL infection. Second, econazole works only where applied, on the surface of the skin. Shingles manifests in the skin, but the infection resides in the dorsal root ganglion near the spinal cord. Risk of shingles may be reduced with vaccination. It may be treated with some ant-viral drugs, such as valacyclovir. ...Read more
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Is lidocaine topical cream strong?
Lidocaine: The question is loaded. Do you mean is it strong enough for analgesia or do you mean is it too strong for allie ? ...Read more
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How do you get capsaicin topical cream?
Capsaicin: Buy this from the drug store- its over the counter. ...Read more
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Can any topical cream help with nerve pain or is this a hoax?
Capsaicin: Capsaicin has been shown to help with nerve pain by depleting the c-fiber endings of some of their neurotransmitters and thus helping with pain. It is now available over the counter. Check with your neurologist to see if it might be appropriate for you. ...Read more
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Can skin go back to thicker after using steroid topical cream?
Sometimes: Steroid atrophy caused by topical steroid use is sometimes temporary and self corrects, but sometimes it does not. Only time will tell. ...Read more
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I have a vial of 1% lidocaine. How do I make a topical cream with this?
Difficult: Unless you are a pharmacist specializing in compounding medications, this may be challenging. ...Read more
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What is the best topical cream for eczema?
Vanicream: Fragrance-free moisturizers like Vanicream, Cetaphil, Eucerin and Aquaphor are all good options. Uses 1-2 times per day, best time to apply is right after getting out of shower. Avoid harsh and drying cleansers, such as Ivory, Irish Spring, or Lever 2000. I like Dove white bar. ...Read more
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What is the best topical cream for psoriasis?
Corticosteroid cream: There is no one best topical. Doctors on this site do not recommend specific brands but all are steroid creams. ...Read more
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What is the most effective topical cream for psoriasis?
See details: Topical cortisones and coal tar derivatives can be effective. ...Read more
Herpes Zoster (Definition)
Shingles (herpes zoster) is a painful, blistering skin rash due to the varicella-zoster virus, the ...Read more
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