Preliminary Note on the Treatment of Herpes and Shingles With Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Key Points

• This report explores the clinical application of vitamin C in treating herpes and shingles.
• Review of historical clinical applications of vitamin C.
• Analysis of early treatment reports.
• Discussion of vitamin C's role in viral infections.
• Vitamin C may aid in the treatment of herpes.
• Potential benefits of vitamin C for shingles noted.
• Early reports show historical interest yet limited modern application.