What is the treatment for herpes zoster shingles?
Herpes zoster shingles) is usually treated with medications such as vlacyclovir or acyclovir that are administered at the beginning of a shingles outbreak. Pain medications or nerve blockers are often prescribed as well, along with ointments to soothe itching and/or burning. In some cases, medications that are normally used to treat diseases such as epilepsy and depression are prescribed for patients suffering pain from shingles. Other things that may help: Wear loose clothing to let sensitive skin breathe a little. Get some rest and relax – stress can sometimes aggravate the condition. Try to avoid putting too many ointments and salves on the rash. Its possible to over treat it, and cause it to become infected. Dont scratch the blisters. — This increases the risk of infection and can cause scars. Is shingles preventable? There is currently no prevention for shingles, and little that can be done to predict if and when an outbreak might occur. Researchers have determined that administ
