Shingles Symptoms Treatment

Shingles symptoms treatment

        Shingles is peculiar to rise rapidly and often significant antibody titre to the virus VZV, also, the serological diagnosis of herpes zoster remains an important element when you have a doubt about the origin of this eruption. In the simple localized zoster, treatment consists mainly of local antiseptics. Antibiotics are prescribed if secondary infection, usually of staphylococcal origin.

        The pain is treated by usual analgesics (derivatives of aspirin, paracetamol), usually sufficient, but if they are very intense, we must resort to more powerful painkillers or benzodiazepines. While chickenpox in children, benign, does not require treatment, but a skin disinfection, the adult and the child's immunocompromised require treatment with acyclovir (Zovirax), valacyclovir or famciclovir, effective if administered early clinical signs and high doses.

       Zoster in immunocompromised patients is treated by vital injection acyclovir; in the immunocompetent, cost-effectiveness of treatment involved in the decision. But in any case, it is advisable to avoid dampness, drafts and cold (heat can soothe the pain).