Can you use triamcinolone acetonide cream for shingles?
- Posted:
- 11 Aug 2010 by srella
- Topics:
- herpes zoster, triamcinolone
Answers (1)
maso416911 Aug 2010
Hello, no it will not help
Triamcinolone topical (Cinolar, Kenalog, Triderm)
Triamcinolone is a topical steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.
Triamcinolone topical is used to treat the inflammation caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis. The dental paste form of triamcinolone is used to treat mouth ulcers.
I recommend
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
Famciclovir (Famvir).
They all treat HZ or shingles very effectively ask your doctor
Take care
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