I'm currently being treated for shingles, and I'm just trying to figure out how serious it is. Is there a quick way to get better, like with an injection or something? And once it clears up, will there be any marks left on my skin?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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3+ Yrs

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Not advised injections , continue oral medicines.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really worried because both of my hands have turned black due to macular amyloidosis. I've been seeing a doctor for this, but none of the creams they prescribed have worked. Is there any other treatment option available, like laser, that might help?

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I've been really worried because I think I might be losing my hair due to hand practice. Is there anything I can do to stop the hair fall and help my hair grow back stronger? I'm really looking for some advice here.

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I've been using Patchex tablets and Mel Bild solution for the past two months to deal with my patches. While Mel Bild seems to work on the existing patches, I've noticed that new ones keep popping up. Is this normal, or should I be worried about something else going on? What should I do next?

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