Copper is a skin disease scientifically called herpes zoster, which occurs in people who have had chickenpox at some time in their lives and who are experiencing a lot of stress or have a weakened immune system, such as during a flu infection or cooled, for example.
The onset of this disease is more common in places like the lips or the genital regions, but can also affect other parts of the body, especially the trunk.
Main symptoms
The main symptom of shingles is the appearance of several small blisters on a small area of the skin; however, before this symptom other signs may appear, such as:
- Tingling or pain in the skin;
- Constant headache;
- Feeling of general malaise;
- Redness and swelling of the skin.
The bubbles usually appear after 3 days and, when broken, release a clear liquid. These blisters last, on average, 10 days, but in some cases they can last up to 21 days.
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What causes copper
After the chickenpox crisis, which usually arises in childhood, the disease virus lies dormant inside the body, but in some people it can be re-activated, especially when the immune system is weakened. In these cases, a case of coppery instead of chickenpox develops, since in most people it is not possible to have chicken pox more than once in life.
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Although it is more rare, the coppery can appear in the children or in the baby, when they already had a case of chicken pox but that was light or with few symptoms, for example.
How to get the shroud
It is not possible to take coverlet since it is necessary to have previously had chicken pox. However, if you have never had chickenpox, the virus can be transmitted from someone infected and in those cases, after the chicken pox crisis, it is possible to have shroud.
How is the treatment done?
The treatment for shingles is done with an anti-viral for about 5 to 10 days. Therefore, a dermatologist or general practitioner should be consulted to start treatment with medicines such as Aciclovir (Zovirax), Fanciclovir (Famvir) or Valaciclovir (Valtrex).
In addition, anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, or steroid creams such as betamethasone or fludroxycortide, may also be prescribed to help relieve pain and skin irritation.
Home treatment
During treatment, it is still possible to use some home remedies to speed recovery, although they do not replace the treatment indicated by the doctor. Some options are burdock tea or blackberry leaves. To prepare these teas follow the instructions below.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon chopped leaves of mulberry or burdock
- 1 cup boiling water
Method of preparation:
Add the ingredients in a pan and bring to the boil for 3 to 5 minutes and then cover and allow to melt. When it is warm, apply it directly to the wound, using a gauze, 1 or 2 times a day, always using a new gauze for each application.
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