Treatment Options for Shingles
Shingles cannot be cured. However, certain treatments are available to help manage the symptoms. These may depend on some factors, such as your medical history, age, overall health, severity of shingles, and how long you have had the symptoms. Common options may include:
– Painkillers: ibuprofen or acetaminophen can help relieve pain and discomfort
– Antiviral medications: famciclovir or acyclovir may help reduce the duration of symptoms, particularly when taken within 3 days of the earliest sign.
– Anti-itch lotions and creams [7]
