Treatments for Shingles

by Carson-DeWitt R

There is no cure for shingles, but it can be managed by:

Easing pain
Shortening the length of the illness
Lowering the risk of the rash getting infected
Preventing complications, such as postherpetic neuralgia

Treatment involves:

Lifestyle changes Medications Alternative and complementary therapies Other treatments

At this time, there are no surgical procedures for the treatment of shingles.

References

Herpes zoster. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/herpes-zoster. Accessed May 4, 2022.

Shingles. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website. Available at: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/shingles. Accessed May 4, 2022.

Shingles (herpes zoster). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/shingles. Accessed May 4, 2022.

Shingles: overview. American Academy of Dermatology Association website. Available at: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/shingles-overview. Accessed May 4, 2022.

Revision Information

Reviewer: James Cornell, MD
Update Date: 05/04/2022

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