I, m concerned about shingles . my friend Jim has suffered for a year or so with a severe Shingles outbreak. He s been prescribed a cream called clobetasol propionate ointment and the shingles just keep coming back. What s the deal. Does this go on forever? He need a Doctor who specializes in this terrible disease. He lives in Gaylord, M.
Hi, thanks for sharing your friends' health concerns with Chat Doctor!  Well usually I administer oral acyclovir medicines for 5 to 7 days or in very severe cases intravenous acyclovir to treat shingles; of course I need to maintain nutrition and HY Chat Doctor. . Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing your friend good health.