Tuesday, 7th September 2010

The role of corticosteroids in shingles treatment

The role of corticosteroids in shingles treatment

According to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) studies, one out of five people continue to experience pain even after the blisters already cleared up. This condition is known as post-herpetic neuralgia.
Shingles is caused by the herpes zoster virus. It is usually characterized by painful skin rashes and blisters forming along the length of the affected [...]