I have shingles on my face. Please tell me it will go away soon...

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and that I am not going to be scarred for life.

Am on antibiotics and antivirals but the tingling and itching is horrible and I look hideous. I've had it for a week and it is getting worse. The doctor was rather vague when I asked how long it would last and if my nose would fall off

Yes they will go and providing you don't pick at them you will have no scars. It's horrid isn't it. Take piriton to help the itching

Thanks, whomoved. I have not picked... it hurts too much to even do that! I will get some piriton tomorrow. The itching is driving me insane and there is only so much calamine one can smear over one's eye.

oh mate, how very distressing...I have no experience of this but I have heard it's painful...what a horrid introduction to UK living for you. Hope it clears uop sooon xx

Thanks Molly. Nice welcome home, eh? At least I got it after my job interviews