1. How I treat herpes zoster
- Author
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Charles M. Wilhelmj
- Subjects
Adult ,medicine.medical_specialty ,integumentary system ,business.industry ,Medicine ,Humans ,General Medicine ,business ,Skin lesion ,Dermatology ,Herpes Zoster ,Aged - Abstract
Treatment of herpes zoster is supportive. The physician should prescribe analgesics for pain and treat the skin lesions with wet compresses, powders and ointments. Bacterial infection should be treated promptly. If secondary bacterial infection is not present, topical steroids may promote healing.
- Published
- 1969