Conversation: The conversation between human and AI assistant.
[|Human|] I m a 68 year old male. I have a rash on left neck and shoulder which literally hurts. I ve tried hydrocortisone 1% cr. chlortrimazole cream, Benadryl caps, Prednisone 20 mg/daily x 5 days and it won t go away. I m thinking it might be shingles but I ve been dealing with it for several months. Numbness and tingling up face and ear. Left side only.
[|AI|]  HelloWelcome! Thanks for your answer.  I would be pleased to answer your question.  If it is Shingles, You will need to take an anti-viral course for a period of 10 days. You will need a prescription for the same from your Dermatologist or Primary care physician for Anti-Viral Acyclovir or Val acyclovir.  Please do not apply steroids or take steroids orally for a long time as it will not make much difference.  Thanks and take care