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Are asphalt shingles more durable than wood shingles?
They will stand up to the elements better and are better ant preventing fires. If for some reason someone was walking on the roof then the wood would be more durable.
Can I use polysporin on shingles?
Polysporin is an antibiotic ointment primarily used for preventing infection in minor cuts and wounds, and it is not specifically designed for treating shingles. Shingles, caused by the varicella-zoster virus, typically requires antiviral medications and may benefit from topical treatments to relieve itching or pain. While using Polysporin on shingles lesions may not harm you, it is best to consult a healthcare professional for appropriate treatment options.
Can silver sulfadiazine treat shingles?
Silver sulfadiazine is primarily used as a topical antibiotic for preventing and treating infections in burn wounds. It is not specifically indicated for treating shingles (herpes zoster), which is a viral infection caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus. Treatment for shingles typically involves antiviral medications such as acyclovir, valacyclovir, or famciclovir, along with pain management. Therefore, silver sulfadiazine is not an appropriate treatment for shingles.
Is shingles a virus or bacteria?
Shingles virus is commonly known as chichken pox virus. When chicken pox virus stays latent in the body(in the nervous system) and becomes reactivated after few years, it is referred to as shingles. Shingles occurring in adults has more complications than chicken pox.
Why ae roof shingles important?
Roof shingles are crucial for protecting a building from weather elements such as rain, snow, and wind, preventing leaks and structural damage. They also provide insulation, enhancing energy efficiency by regulating indoor temperatures. Additionally, shingles contribute to the aesthetic appeal of a home, influencing its overall curb appeal and market value. Properly installed and maintained shingles can extend the lifespan of the roof and reduce long-term repair costs.
Can you get shingles from shingles if you have had shingles before?
No. Shingles is not contagious, but someone with shingles can give chicken pox or varicella to someone who has not had chicken pox before.
What is shingles in Spanish?
Shingles
Can one pimple be shingles?
No. You only get shingles's if you have had chickenpox. No chickenpox no shingles's.
Will the shingles vaccine protect you from ever getting shingles?
Shingles vaccine protects you from the shingles for few years only.
Can you get the shingles vaccine after having shingles?
You could get the vaccine if you already had shingles; but it may not help you from recurrence of zoster, which by the way is less than 5%. If it does recur, the vaccine may help you.
Is shingles vaccine effective after shingles outbreak?
Can you take the shingles shot while having shingles
Can you get shingles from lying in a bed after someone else who had shingles say in a hospital?
Shingles is caused by the chickenpox virus. You do not get shingles from someone with shingles; you get chickenpox from someone with shingles. Then when you get older, you will get shingles because you had chickenpox. Or, you might get older and never get chickenpox. In that case, you will thank your mother for having you vaccinated against chickenpox when you were a child.
