shingles, Dermatology FAQ - Page 6

After treatment for herpes zoster, there were instances of nonsensical speech? Hello, Doctor Huang! My mother-in-law is in her eighties and, due to excessive stress and prolonged fatigue, developed herpes zoster three weeks ago (she has never had it before) and has experienced ab...

Shingles I have been suffering from shingles on my face for nearly a month, which has left some scars. My face and ears are very itchy and painful, and I can't sleep at night. I have taken medication, but it doesn't seem to help much. I found information online about &q...

Shingles Hello, I recently had shingles, and after two weeks of medication, the lesions have started to scab over. However, I have noticed that the affected area is beginning to peel, with large patches of skin that can be easily removed. Is this a normal occurrence? Thank you.

Shingles Dr. Jiang: May I ask if shingles can recur, and is this condition serious? Thank you!

Herpes Zoster - 2 Hello Doctor, thank you for your quick response. I still have some questions I would like to ask you: Initially, I thought it was an abdominal issue, so I consulted the gastroenterology department. Fortunately, I was not misdiagnosed. However, the doctor mention...

Shingles Hello Doctor, I have just been diagnosed with shingles, and it has been a week since the onset. The blisters have not yet ruptured, and the affected area extends from my right rib cage to my back, causing severe unilateral neuropathic pain. I have heard that early treatm...

Shingles Hello Dr. Huang: My mother recently developed shingles (herpes zoster), which appeared on her lower back and abdomen. It has been a week since she saw a doctor. The blisters are slowly healing, but she experiences sudden, severe pain without warning, which is unbearable....

Shingles Hello, I was diagnosed with shingles at a local clinic three days ago. The area with blisters has been spreading from my thigh to the back of my buttocks and lower back. The pain and burning sensation have been persistent and seem to be worsening. Given this situation, i...

Measles Which of the two medications, Acyclovir or Valacyclovir, is more effective for herpes zoster? What are the side effects? Is topical hydrocortisone effective for herpes zoster? Can it be used in combination with these medications?

Questions about chickenpox and shingles? Hello, Dr. Zhang. I have never had chickenpox, but my wife had it when she was young. Over the past few years, my wife has experienced shingles, although it was only a small patch and it has improved over time. During that period, my wife ...

About shingles? Hello, doctor! I have developed blisters on my foot (and there are some signs on my buttocks; the top of my foot and toes are painful). One doctor diagnosed it as an allergic reaction and prescribed me a topical steroid, but after using it for 5 days, there was no...

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.

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 ...

Shingles Hello, I had shingles a month ago, which appeared on the left side of my back and chest. It has now healed but left noticeable scars. Today, I noticed similar numbness and shooting pain on the right side, and I'm worried it might be shingles again. I visited a docto...

If there is a history of herpes labialis, can exposure to other herpes patients trigger an outbreak? Hello Doctor: I have a history of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections. Recently, due to work, I came into contact with a patient who had chickenpox. One day later, I noticed red...

Questions about having had chickenpox? A few days ago, I noticed unusual pain in my right armpit. Today, while having lunch, I discovered that I had developed many blisters on my back and underarm area. They are very painful but not itchy. After seeing a doctor, I was informed th...

Is my friend infected with a superbug? 1. Superbugs, or multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), are bacteria that have developed resistance to multiple antibiotics, making infections difficult to treat. Symptoms of superbug infections can vary widely depending on the type of infec...

Herpes Zoster Hello Dr. Tsai, Recently, I developed shingles on the inner side of my left arm and on my back, which are localized to small areas. The pain has become unbearable, so I visited a dermatologist. After taking the medication, although the lesions feel somewhat improve...

Postherpetic neuralgia Hello Doctor: My father developed shingles over a year ago and after treatment at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital's dermatology department, the surface wounds have healed. However, he still experiences postherpetic neuralgia, which can be quite painful at...

I'm not sure if "snake waist" requires a visit to a dermatologist? I would like to ask a question. My mom has developed a cluster of small, blister-like bumps on her lower back near her waist. She visited a clinic, and the doctor said it is called "shingles.&q...