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What to do for Shingles or Dermatitis?
(20 Sep 2007)
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Dermatitis is a generic term that is used to refer to a wide array of skin allergies that may also include a variety of skin rashes. Dermatitis by itself means an inflammation of the skin. Shingles or herpes zoster, on the other hand is a kind of a rash that is caused by the virus called Varicella Zoster, the same virus that is responsible for causing chicken pox, and is a part of the herpes family of viruses.
Once an individual has had chicken pox, the virus is not fully flushed out of the body but rather lives in the nervous system. Under certain circumstances such as immune deficiency or emotional stress the virus tends to get reactivated causing shingles. In other words every person that has had chicken pox runs the risk of developing shingles. This virus that causes herpes zoster or shingles is not the same as the herpes virus that cause herpes mouth sores or genital herpes.
This is a contagious condition; the virus can be transmitted from an infected person to an individual that has never had chicken pox. The individual then, will not develop shingles, but will develop chicken pox. The rash starts off as tiny blisters, with new bumps continuing to form over a period of 3-5 days. These blisters take the path of one individual nerve, which comes out from the spinal chord, and hence they normally have a band like appearance on the skin. Shingles can be treated effectively with a few home remedies. Mix together equal quantities of aloe vera gel, leek juice and raw honey and apply the mixture on the rash. This will have a cooling effect on the rash. Peppermint tea, cool goldenseal, apple cider vinegar and vitamin E oil can also be used for topical application. Ensure that the blisters are open and dry. Do not try to burst them or scratch them.
Cold compress could also be applied to the affected area. It will help gain relief from pain and will also soothe the skin. A mixture of zinc oxide and yogurt can also be applied on the nerve path. It will keep the outburst of blisters under control. A solution made from water and baking soda could be applied to the affected area in the form of a cold compress. Eating pears will help in fighting the infection as it contains antiviral caffeic acid. Avoid foods that have amino acids like seeds, nuts, cereal grains and chocolates.
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answered by G M on 16 Apr 2010, 12:34:47
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Try this out -
- Let your rash or shingles get in its worst form, as if you start applying ointments or skin creams you would retard the healing time.
- Powder a couple of aspirin tablets and add 2 tbsp of chloroform to it. Mix well and apply on the affected area with the help of a cotton ball.
- Avoid hot compresses on the blistered skin, however a towel dipped in cold water which is squeezed for extra water and then applied on the blisters helps.
- Take bath with luke warm water. Avoid too hot or too cold water for bathing. For dermatitis an oatmeal bath also helps.
- In case of dermatitis where the skin becomes too dry hydration is very important. Drink lots of water and moisturize your skin well.
- Boost your immune system with lysine, vitamin C and B-complex vitamins. Supplemental form would also be fine.
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answered by S P on 27 Sep 2007, 5:24:09
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