Herpes zoster, Dermatology FAQ

Understanding Snake Skin Symptoms: Causes, Treatments, and Remedies

Snake skin? I would like to ask why snake skin lesions occur. Is it due to an allergy? How can it be completely cured? Is it effective to see a doctor and apply medication? Or can folk remedies be used to cure it? Or is it only possible to manage it? Thank you.

Dr. Hong Zhengsheng Reply:
Hello, Blue Sky: Shingles (also known as herpes zoster) is a disease caused by a virus. I recommend visiting the website of the Taiwan Dermatological Association for detailed information. I personally have not researched folk remedies, so I do not have any suggestions. Thank you ...

Understanding Shingles: Managing Pain and Treatment Options

Shingles The situation is as follows: My mother underwent root canal treatment on August 26 (Saturday) for a large molar on the lower right side. The dentist administered medication to the nerve and prescribed painkillers. After taking the medication, my mother woke up in severe ...

Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
Hello: The pain from shingles can sometimes be extremely unbearable. You can visit the outpatient clinic to describe your pain to the physician, who will adjust your medication as needed. Sincerely, Dr. Cheng Li-Chen, Dermatology.

Understanding Pink Bumps with Pain: Possible Skin Conditions Explained

Pink lesions with neuralgia/burning sensation? About a week ago, I noticed a pink bump on my back that looked like a mosquito bite (approximately 1.5 cm in diameter), but I didn't pay much attention to it. However, 3 or 4 days ago, I developed 2 or 3 smaller pink bumps, and ...

Dr. Jiang Zheen Reply:
You may have herpes zoster, which is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. The duration of the illness is approximately 2-3 weeks and is often accompanied by neuropathic pain, as it follows the path of the nerves. It typically affects only one side of the body. If you start antiv...

Struggling with Skin Issues: Seeking Help for Folliculitis and Warts

Please help me? Hello: I have previously experienced simplex herpes and shingles! When I get tired, I have back pain or sores at the corners of my mouth! A few years ago, I moved north for work and, due to the change in environment, I contracted folliculitis and sun allergy! In r...

Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
1. Herpes zoster rarely recurs, but it can leave behind neuropathic pain. At 32 years old, neuropathic pain usually resolves within a few months. If it persists, consider factors such as improper posture or strain that may be causing back pain, and it is advisable to consult a ne...

Understanding Sheng She: What You Need to Know About Shingles

Shingles Hello, doctor: May I ask what the disease referred to as "生蛇" in Taiwanese is, as I am not familiar with the correct terminology? What are the potential effects? If there is severe itching in the lower back, does that relate to a type of herpes?

Dr. Zhong Yitun Reply:
The common saying "to have a snake" refers to what is medically known as shingles, or herpes zoster. Its pathogen is the same as that of chickenpox. The cause is that after having chickenpox in childhood, some of the virus remains dormant in the nerve roots near the spi...

Understanding Shingles: Symptoms, Complications, and Treatment Options

Shingles Hello, doctor! I have developed small blisters on my abdomen, waist, and back. After a dermatological examination, I was diagnosed with herpes zoster, and the pain has been unbearable. The prescription provided by the doctor only offers slight pain relief, but the bliste...

Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
Hello! Shingles can indeed be very painful. Based on your description, it is possible that the blisters are larger and deeper, causing the rupture of the subcutaneous microvessels, which leads to the occurrence of hemorrhagic blisters. Since the onset of the condition has been tw...

Understanding Shingles: Duration, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Shingles I was diagnosed with herpes zoster at the hospital on August 29 due to the appearance of blisters on my skin. I would like to confirm the following: 1. How long does this condition typically last? 2. Initially, the rash was only present in the middle of my left neck an...

Dr. Jin Lianchun Reply:
Hello, ma'am; 1. The course of this disease depends on age and immunity. In patients under 40 years old, if the wound is kept dry, the course typically lasts from two to four weeks.

Understanding Shingles: Symptoms, Healing Time, and Scar Prevention

Shingles One day, I suddenly noticed small, blister-like bumps on the back right side of my neck. They are painful and increasing in number. Doctor, how long will it take for this condition to heal? I’ve heard that it can leave unsightly scars. How can I minimize scarring, and wh...

Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
Based on your description, your issue may be shingles. Shingles, commonly known as herpes zoster, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. The first infection with this virus results in chickenpox, after which the virus remains dormant in th...

Understanding Shingles: Dietary and Lifestyle Tips for Recovery

Shingles After being diagnosed with shingles in my lower back, I would like to understand what dietary and lifestyle considerations I should keep in mind. What is shingles? What causes it? Will it recur after healing? Thank you!

Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
Shingles, commonly known as herpes zoster or chickenpox, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. The initial infection with this virus results in chickenpox, after which the virus remains dormant in the spinal nerve roots for life. When stimulated, the latent virus reactivates a...

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