Sharing my experience of visiting a dermatologist for shingles symptoms

Shingles, caused by the varicella-zoster virus, remains dormant in the body after initial infection.

It is a disease that occurs when it is reactivated.

Typically, within a few days, a rash and characteristic blister-like lesions appear on the skin, often accompanied by pain in the affected area.

The causes of shingles are advanced age, use of immunosuppressants, transplants, and other conditions that weaken the immune system.

 

The area of shingles I experienced was along the forehead and hairline boundary.

Severe itching symptoms appeared early on, so I changed my shampoo and conditioner at that time.

I thought it was because I changed shampoo and conditioner, so I delayed treatment.

The itching caused by shingles was beyond imagination.

I remember scratching my head with a pen during meetings, regardless of work hours.

At that time, I was feeling very dizzy and my physical strength was severely weakened.

I visited the dermatologist only after red blisters appeared and I felt pain, and I was diagnosed with shingles.

After the blister appeared, the itching symptoms decreased and severe pain developed.

I was exhausted both physically and mentally from working overtime every day, but I think the main cause was a weakened immune system due to frequent overtime work.

Shingles can only reduce pain if you take medication prescribed by a hospital.

I also took Famciclovir antiviral medication and painkillers for about two weeks.

You should take the antiviral medication Famciclovir because it can reduce nerve damage caused by the virus, which is the main cause of nerve pain from shingles. Please make sure to receive medical treatment.

In the treatment of shingles, it is common to include intravenous fluid therapy.

I was busy with company work, so I only received medication treatment for shingles.

I observed that acquaintances who received IV treatment after being diagnosed with shingles recovered more quickly.

Herpes zoster usually occurs frequently in elderly people, but these days it also affects young adults.

It is said to appear frequently.

Please do not overexert yourself during the changing seasons when immunity is low, and take good care of your health.

I shared my experience related to shingles, and I hope it was helpful.