Zoster, also known as night burns, is a viral skin disease, which is often seen in painful painful sacs that are often filled with redness after the rash. The virus that causes the zona is the virus that causes the water, and for many years, the virus remains hidden in the nerve roots throughout the spinal cord and usually occurs after 50 years with the weakening of the body's defense system.
Who is the shingles more common?
In the elderly, patients with physical and emotional stress, who weaken the immune system (leukemia, lymphoma etc.), the immune system suppressive drug areas in the shingles is more common.
How does Zona Zoster start?
Usually, the first finding is a one-sided, one-sided, flammable, stinging pain, and an increased sensitivity. Within 1 to 7 days following these findings, a red rash in the same area begins and spreads over that area. Over time, the inside of the liquid filled, and then take an inflamed appearance, then they are dried out and this period can last 2-3 weeks. In very rare cases, the disease can occur without a rash and it becomes difficult to diagnose.
How do the zona zoster findings spread?
The most important feature of the zonaada debris is that it is located on only one side in the region. That is, it shows a characteristic that does not cross the trunk, which is typical for the shingles.
Is zona zoster contagious?
It can only infect people who are at risk of not having chickenpox disease (immune system weakened, newborns, etc.) and cause water flower. Initially it is difficult to diagnose when there is redness and pain in that area. Many similar painful internal diseases make the diagnosis difficult. The diagnosis is made more easily by the dermatologist at the time of the fluid-filled bubbles following the pain. Only in very severe cases or when the wounds are infected, the scar can remain.
Are there areas where the zone is sensitive?
When the shingles occur in the face area, especially around the eyes, it may cause inflammation and ulceration. For this reason, it is necessary to have an eye disease specialist on the face and scalp skin.
How is the shingles treatment?
The disease in the zone can also resolve spontaneously within 2-3 weeks. The aim of the treatment is to reduce the painful process and to accelerate the recovery. This is effective if the treatment starts within the first 3-4 days.
Which drugs are used in shingles treatment?
In addition to antiviral tablets that prevent the development of the virus, antiviral creams are sometimes recommended in limited situations. Your dermatologist should decide on their application. Antibiotic or antiseptic solutions may also be recommended in the treatment of fluid-filled blisters.
Can the pain persist after the disease healed?
Following the healing of wounds, a painful period called “postherpetic neuralgia hast may develop in approximately 40% of patients over 60 years of age, and this period may extend to 12 months. In this period, antidepressants, which can be used in some other painful conditions, and ointments and creams (lidocaine) which are used by some antidepressant drugs may be recommended.