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Question
24 Aug 2007
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"Roos"
I there i have a skin problem that only comes out in the summer on my neck, in afrikaans they caal it 'Roos" not sure about the english name, what can I sure to controle this problem as It's really sore.
CyberDoc
Dear Thys
Thank you for visiting health24.com.
It sound like if you are suffering from Herpes Zoster (Gordelroos). I suggest that you start using Famciclovir 500mg 8 hourly for 7 to 10 days, as soon as the attack starts. This drug will shorten the period of an attack, as well as prolonging the period between attacks.
Kind regards
Dr Anrich Burger
Thank you for visiting health24.com.
It sound like if you are suffering from Herpes Zoster (Gordelroos). I suggest that you start using Famciclovir 500mg 8 hourly for 7 to 10 days, as soon as the attack starts. This drug will shorten the period of an attack, as well as prolonging the period between attacks.
Kind regards
Dr Anrich Burger
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