Can shingles be cured on its own or is treatment absolutely necessary?
29-year-old woman
69-year-old man with suspected shingles
Plaques started 1 week ago. There was no pain until the last few hours, but the rash has decreased a lot.
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Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago
Good morning, ma'am,
The shingles episode heals on its own. Treatment, when started in time, can make the healing faster and reduce the pain due to the infection (treatment does not reduce the post-herpetic pain that some people might have).
I hope I have been helpful to you and I am available if you have any further questions!
Tom Samaha, pharmacist
29-year-old woman · 2 years ago
Can he take Tylenol even though he is on aspirin for his condition?
Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago
Yes, usually no problem!
Is he taking any other medications?
29-year-old woman · 2 years ago
Sotalol and aspirin
Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago
In this case no problem with Tylenol!
29-year-old woman · 2 years ago
Thank you!
Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago
We'd love to!
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