CHILD’S HEALTH/SKIN DISORDERS: SHINGLES (HERPES ZOSTER) TREATMENT
No specific treatment is commonly used for normally healthy children who have a bout of shingles. Treatment is symptomatic, and you may choose to give your child paracetamol if he complains of mild pain. Do not apply creams or lotions to the rash. If you cannot stop your child from picking at the blisters, apply antiseptic.
When to see your doctor
• if the rash is on the child’s face;
• if your child complains that the rash is either itchy or painful;
• if you are unsure that the rash is shingles;
• if your child suffers from a chronic illness, or if he is taking immunosuppressive medication;
• if the rash does not clear up in 10-14 days;
• if the rash looks infected, or your child has a fever or is otherwise unwell.
Complications
Occasionally shingles can affect the eye. The cornea is mainly affected, and the eye becomes red and sore, with the shingles appearing as tiny ulcers. If you suspect this in your child, you should see your doctor immediately.
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