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2. Intense Itching
It goes without saying that the rash that occurs is accompanied by uncomfortable itching. But there is another stage of shingles that has intense itching as well, and that is when the rash is starting to heal. At this point, it can be hard to not want to scratch. But it is important that you refrain from scratching. Yes, some of us may say that we do not care about scarring especially if the rash is on our back. However, scarring is only one of the issues of scratching. Another is the fact that it will take longer for the rash to heal and the most important of all scratching can lead to infection. So, using treatments such as calamine lotion and itch packs can help relieve the need to scratch.
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