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herpes
by sandrine, Feb 26, 2008 12:17PM
i just found out last night that i have herpes zoster, but i forgot to ask my dermatologist if it's ok for me to shower, and if not, can i just cover up my right arm (where the infection is) with a plastic bag or something and just wash the rest of my body. and if i can't, is there a certain way where i can clean the infected area or should i just leave it til next week (when i see the doctor again)
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Did they talk to you about staying home from work and not going out until it's healed? Even though it's not contagious to you - it is contagious to others.
grace