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Post-herpetic neuralgia

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A painful condition that is a complication of shingles, caused by the chickenpox (herpes zoster) virus.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Neuropathy • Viral infections

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Symptoms

Pain along a strip of skin
Skin redness or irritation
Burning sensation
Tender to touch
Painful skin

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Post-herpetic neuralgia
Pregabalin
Capsaicin
Lidocaine
Gabapentin
Neurontin
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Vaccinations

Shingles vaccine

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