Shingles
is a very common condition that is caused by the chicken pox
virus, which lives on in everyone who has had the disease.
It erupts in this typical line on the trunk or the face. Contrary
to the popular myth, it is not contagious.
Chicken pox: these are the intensely irritating 'blisters'
characteristic of this common childhood infection. It is probably
not contagious for more than a day or two after the spots appear.
There is no specific treatment other than to prevent scratching
by applications of calamine lotion, to avoid damaging the dermis
with consequent lifelong scarring.
Impetigo: a superficial skin infection,
often seen around the mouth, nose and chin, especially in children.
It is not necessarily due to poor
hygiene. Antibiotics can be prescribed by a doctor and will
cure it rapidly.
Shingles
is a very common condition that is caused by the chicken pox
virus, which lives on in everyone who has had the disease.
It erupts in this typical line on the trunk or the face. Contrary
to the popular myth, it is not contagious.
Chicken pox: these are the intensely irritating 'blisters'
characteristic of this common childhood infection. It is probably
not contagious for more than a day or two after the spots appear.
There is no specific treatment other than to prevent scratching
by applications of calamine lotion, to avoid damaging the dermis
with consequent lifelong scarring.
