In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The sooner your doctor diagnoses shingles, the better. (Sorry, self-diagnosis is not recommended.) Patients who start a course of drug treatment within three days of symptoms see better results than patients who wait longer than three days to start treatment. Most treatments for shingles are not very elaborate. They involve treating the symptoms of the rash while managing the patient's pain. Your doctor may ask you to try the following: An antiviral medicine, like acyclovir (Zovirax), valacyclovir (Valtrex), famciclovir (Famvir), in order to dull the pain of the rash and make it last shorter Over-the-counter NSAIDS such as ibuprofen, aspirin, or acetaminophen to manage pain Certain topical antibiotics to prevent infection and spread of any rash or blisters Your doctor may diagnose postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). In order to treat this chronic condition that 15 out of every 100 shingles patients experiences, you doctor may give you: Antidepressants (PHN is often associated with depression, as certain daily activities become painful and/or difficult to do). Topical anesthetics, including benzocaine (available OTC) and lidocaine patches (available by prescription only). Anticonvulsants, as some studies show that these drugs may help with chronic nerve pain. Opoids, such as codeine, to help reduce chronic pain. Although you should never let shingles go untreated, there are a number of things you can do at home to combine with doctor's orders. These include: Don't cover or itch the rash or blisters too much. Let the rash and blisters breathe, even as they scab over. If the pain keeps you from sleeping, it's acceptable to wrap the rash in a sports bandage. Icing the shingles for 10 minutes, with 5-minute breaks in between, for several hours. Afterward, dissolve some aluminum acetate (Domeboro) in water and apply using a moist compress to the rash. Have your pharmacist mix a salve. Ask your pharmacist to mix together 78% calamine lotion with 20% rubbing alcohol, 1% phenol, and 1% menthol. Apply this salve to your blisters until they scab over. Shingles comes with long-term complications in some cases. You should look out for the following scenarios if you are dealing with shingles or PHN: A spreading out of the rash over large parts of your body. This condition is called disseminated zoster, and it may affect internal organs as well as joints. Treatment of disseminated zoster usually involves both antibiotic and antiviral medicines. A spreading of the rash to the face. This condition is called herpes zoster ophthalmicus, and it potentially threatens the eyesight if left untreated. See your doctor or ophthalmologist quickly if you notice shingles spreading to your face.
Summary: See your doctor early. Talk with your doctor about treating the rash while managing pain. If you experience chronic pain after your shingles rash has passed, allow your doctor to make another diagnosis. Prepare a couple home treatments to make managing shingles easier. Watch for a potential worsening of your condition.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If there's one specific faction you want to play, wipe out that faction in the campaign by killing every one of its family member (generals). If this is your number one priority, try making a large number of assassins and send them to kill the family members directly. This is not always a great strategy for winning, but it will unlock the faction more quickly than defeating it on the battlefield. Without the hack described in the section below, you can only unlock The Greek Cities, Egypt, the Seleucid Empire, Carthage, Gaul, Germania, Britannia, and Parthia. Once you beat a campaign as any faction, all remaining playable factions are unlocked. Choose the short campaign to achieve this sooner. Of the three starting factions, the Julii are probably the easiest to win with. Certain factions are not intended to be playable, typically the smaller, less powerful ones. If you're up for the challenge, use one of the methods below to unlock these. In the Barbarian Invasion expansion, all playable factions start out unlocked. Use the hack method below to make the remaining factions playable.
Summary: Defeat a faction in the campaign. Complete the campaign to unlock all factions. Use the hacking method for all remaining factions.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Detoxification (also called detox) will help you manage your withdrawal symptoms until your body becomes used to functioning without alcohol or drugs. A detox program is typically held in a medical facility and will incorporate close monitoring, medical support, and may include prescription medications. Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) or clonazepam (Klonopin) are often prescribed during detox to reduce the symptoms of withdrawal. You may also be prescribed Naltrexone (Trexan, Revia, or Vivitrol). This medication decreases your cravings for alcohol by blocking your body's euphoric response to alcohol consumption. Similar to Naltrexone, Disulfiram (Antabuse) reduces cravings by actually producing a negative reaction to drinking. Medications like Acamprosate (Campral) can help reduce future cravings in people who have already stopped drinking but are at risk of a relapse. Find a detox program near you by searching online or checking your local phone book. You can ask your primary care physician to recommend a good detox program near you. If you don't have a doctor, you can call or visit your local hospital and ask someone there for information on detox programs near you. Psychotherapy may be recommended in conjunction with detox or instead of it. Only a qualified medical expert can properly evaluate your level of alcohol abuse and determine the best course of action for you. However, psychotherapy has very high results because it gives you the tools to continue living a sober, healthy lifestyle after you've completed rehab/detox treatment. One-on-one or group substance abuse counseling - focuses on short-term behavioral goals to help discontinue alcohol use altogether. Cognitive-behavioral therapy - teaches you how to recognize what factors tend to precede and follow instances of alcohol use to avoid or better cope with those factors. Motivational enhancement therapy - encourages you to want to participate in therapy by setting goals, outlining the risks of not staying in therapy, and showing you the rewards for success. Stimulus control therapy - teaches you to avoid situations, activities, and people associated with alcohol use and replace those factors with more positive, healthy activities/situations. Urge control therapy - helps you change the patterns of behavior that might otherwise lead to relapsing alcohol use. Relapse prevention therapy - teaches you methods for recognizing problem behaviors and correcting/amending those problems. Social control therapy - involves family members to help prevent them from enabling alcohol use/abuse. You can find psychotherapy options in your area by searching online, checking the phone book, or asking your primary care physician for a recommendation/referral. There is a high incidence of relapse among recovering alcoholics. This is not a sign of weakness or failure; rather, it's simply a fact of addiction, which is a medical ailment. If you are at risk of relapsing, it's important that you take steps to build a support network and avoid situations involving alcohol in the future. Approximately 70% of people with alcoholism who complete treatment are able to decrease or eliminate their alcohol consumption and improve their health within six months. Most people with moderate to severe alcohol-use disorder who complete treatment end up having one or more relapse during the first 12 months after treatment. Recognize that alcoholism is a life-long disorder that requires continued effort and support. Having a relapse does not mean that you've failed or that you're weak, but it's important to re-commit to sobriety after you relapse. Be patient and dedicated, and seek support from family and friends.
Summary:
Enter a detoxification program. Consider psychotherapeutic treatments. Know the risk of relapse.