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Is bathing with water harmful for shingles (herpes zoster) patients?

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Clarifies that bathing with cool or lukewarm water and fragrance-free soap soothes shingles itching and prevents secondary infection, but warns against hot water, prolonged soaking, or bathing when blisters are open and oozing.

Clarifies that bathing with cool or lukewarm water and fragrance-free soap soothes shingles itching and prevents secondary infection, but warns against hot water, prolonged soaking, or bathing when blisters are open and oozing.

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