Dermatologists Share Tips for Treating Shingles
(firmenpresse) - SCHAUMBURG, IL -- (Marketwired) -- 03/10/15 -- If you have ever had chickenpox, or been vaccinated for it, you are at risk for getting shingles -- a painful, blistering rash. This is because after the chickenpox clears, the virus stays in the body. If the virus reactivates, or wakes up, you could get shingles.
"Although shingles is much less contagious and itchy than chickenpox, it tends to cause more pain," said board-certified dermatologist Daniela Kroshinsky, MD, MPH, FAAD, assistant professor of dermatology, Harvard Medical School. "In addition, although the shingles rash usually clears in a few weeks, some people can experience pain, numbness, itching and tingling that can last months or even years."
According to dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), common signs and symptoms of shingles include:
This usually occurs in a small area on one side of the body and lasts one to three days.
These may turn yellow or bloody before they scab over and heal.
A fever or headache may occur with the rash.
Sometimes, the pain is bad enough for a doctor to prescribe medication. The pain tends to lessen once the blisters heal, which can take two to three weeks.
To help relieve shingles pain and discomfort, the Academy recommends the following tips:
1.. A dermatologist may prescribe anti-viral medicine and a medicine to help reduce the pain more quickly. When used within 72 hours of the rash appearing, these medications may make symptoms milder and shorter.
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3. Never pick at, scratch or pop the blisters, as the fluid within the blisters can be contagious and blisters help your skin heal.
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"If you suspect you have shingles, avoid contact with women who are pregnant and anyone who has not had chickenpox or has not been vaccinated, and see a board-certified dermatologist right away," said Dr. Kroshinsky.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one million Americans experience shingles each year, and the disease is most common in older adults. A vaccine, which can help prevent shingles, is available to people ages 50 and older, and it is recommended by dermatologists.
These tips are demonstrated in "," a video posted to the Academy website and the Academy''s . This video is part of the Dermatology A to Z: Video Series, which offers relatable videos that demonstrate tips people can use to properly care for their skin, hair and nails. A new video in the series posts to the Academy''s website and YouTube channel each month.
Headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill., the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of more than 18,000 physicians worldwide, the Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails. For more information, contact the Academy at 1-888-462-DERM (3376) or . Follow the Academy on (American Academy of Dermatology), ((at)AADskin), or (AcademyofDermatology).
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