Herpes Zoster
01 Herpes Zoster Meaning
Herpes zoster, commonly referred to as shingles, is a skin infection resulting from reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus acquired during the primary varicella infection, or chicken pox. After an episode of chicken pox, the virus lies dormant, sometimes for decades. It reappears when the immune system is weakened by age, stress, disease, and some medications such as chemotherapy or corticosteroids. Herpes zoster typically manifests as a vesicular rash in a unilateral dermatomal distribution associated with burning pain and itching.
02 Scalp Acupuncture
Scalp acupuncture usually provides immediate results for relieving post-herpetic neuralgia pain. In our practice, the best results occur by adding ear and body acupuncture and Chinese herbs. Commonly used ear points are Shen Men, Sympathetic Nerve, Liver, and the points corresponding to the pain area.
03 Herpes Zoster Treatment
Our Naturopathic Doctor and Masseuse at the clinic provide adjunctive care to address Herpes Zoster using natural herbals, supplements, massage, cupping, water therapy, nutritional counselling, lifestyle counselling, traditional Chinese herbals as well as using Clinical Medicine. We pride ourselves in working with your medical doctor to understand all your lab reports, tests, imaging as well as your medications, past medical history and current status to deliver the best care possible.