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Sacha writes:
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| I don't know what this cream is, Steve except that it's on prescription.
| It's for shingles (not mine!) that don't have a rash but even then, I think
| it must be quite diluted by the other ingredients.

Well, yes. The principle is to stimulate the nerves more-or-less
continuously, so the body suppresses the itching or pain. It can
help, and does less damage than scratching.

A neurologist might explain the process in more detail, but that
is most of what I know.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.