Can You Put Aspercreme On Shingles

Just wondering if you re able to use aspercreme with aloe on a dog with arthritis in one front leg.

Can you put aspercreme on shingles.

If not i m considering cosamin if i spelled that right i ve heard good things about it for dogs suffering from arthritis. How to use aspercreme cream. If this is first attack and blisters are crusted over then it may work with the addition of nsaids. If your doctor approves using capsaicin cream for postherpetic neuralgia from shingles a typical dosage is to apply the cream to the affected areas four times a day.

Scratching them can often aggravate them and prolong the healing process. To prevent this apart from prescribed medications you can use creams for shingles pain and itching. Do not use aspercreme lidocaine lidocaine skin liquid for longer than you were told by your doctor. If the pain is persistent after the rash is gone topical lidocaine patches along with a nerve pain medication are the best course of treatment.

If you have active shingles please visit your doctor he she might recommend anti viral medication and anti inflammatory medications. Aspercreme is for the treatment of itching and pain for the skin only. Don t scold me for asking just curious. Over the counter hydrocortisone creams can be used for shingles pain.

If the affected area is on the. Calamine based anti itch lotions creams and gels can also be used to reduce pain and itching says everyday health. Do not scratch or rub the skin while it is numb. Unfortunately one of the complications of shingles is nerve involvement phn post herpetic neuropathy.

In addition to prescription medications and otc pain relievers there are various home remedies that may ease pain. If you ever had chicken pox the blister like rash you re at risk for shingles. Do not get this. This medication is for use on the skin only.

If you have any questions ask your doctor or pharmacist. If you are using the spray shake the canister well before using. Follow all directions on the product package. Do not let it get very hot or very cold.

If so does it help any. You just need to make sure that you utilize over the counter otc topical creams. Do not put on cuts scrapes or damaged skin unless the doctor tells you to. While holding the canister 3 5 inches 8 13 centimeters from the affected area spray until wet.