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I have herpes zoster. Should I consult a dermatologist or a general physician?

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Hello doctor,

I have herpes zoster. Should I consult a dermatologist or a general physician? My age is 24. What kind of diet has to be taken?
Answered by Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy is a Dermatologist and Venereologist. She specializes in diagnosing and treating bacterial, viral, allergic, and other skin diseases and sexually transmitted diseases, and diseases of the skin appendages (nails, hair, sweat, sebaceous glands, etc.).

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Hi,

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Herpes zoster is a dermatology condition. It is a viral reactivation. It has to be treated as soon as possible to prevent the postherpetic neuralgia (residual pain). It is the varicella virus, not related to diet. You can continue taking your regular diet with 10 to 12 cups of water per day. Need to avoid excessive physical work or exercise. Rest is very important. Can you please upload the pictures so that I can see the area of involvement? Since how many days you have this?

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At November 5, 2018
Reviewed At July 27, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy is a Dermatologist and Venereologist. She specializes in diagnosing and treating bacterial, viral, allergic, and other skin diseases and sexually transmitted diseases, and diseases of the skin appendages (nails, hair, sweat, sebaceous glands, etc.).

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy
Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy

Venereology

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy is a Dermatologist and Venereologist. She specializes in diagnosing and treating bacterial, viral, allergic, and other skin diseases and sexually transmitted diseases, and diseases of the skin appendages (nails, hair, sweat, sebaceous glands, etc.).

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Consult other doctors in the same speciality
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