Understanding shingles and herpes zoster

Understanding shingles and herpes zoster

Shingles affects millions each year, causing painful rashes and potential complications that impact daily life. Whether you're experiencing symptoms, caring for a loved one, or seeking to understand viral conditions like herpes zoster, having reliable information makes all the difference.

We provide clear, practical guidance on recognizing symptoms, understanding transmission, and managing shingles effectively. Explore our expert resources to make informed decisions about your health and wellbeing:

  • Early warning signs and when to seek treatment
  • How shingles differs from other viral conditions
  • Prevention strategies and managing recurrence

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Should You Treat Shingles Fast?

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The Shingles virus should be treated quickly because of potential complications. Shingles is a painful rash with blisters that often burst or crust over, often taking months to resolve. Many other complications can arise due to the shingles…

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Is Shingles the Same as a Herpes Rash?

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Is shingles an STD? Shingles belong to the same group as herpes, but it’s a different virus. Therefore, shingles is not a sexually transmitted infection. The virus that causes the shingles infection is known as the varicella-zoster virus. J…

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What are the Symptoms of Internal Shingles?

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It is a painful infection that causes rashes and blisters on the skin, also known as herpes zoster. However, they can affect the other parts of the body and cause complications. They are also known as internal herpes zoster when they form i…

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Is the Shingles Virus Airborne?

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The varicella-zoster virus can impact people in different ways. Not only do symptoms vary, but so do the actual conditions. The varicella-zoster virus is responsible for two common health conditions: chickenpox and shingles. What Is The Var…

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Can Shingles Come Back?

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Shingles is a viral infection that, unlike poison ivy, can be quite painful. In addition to feeling itchy, this virus may create a burning or tingling sensation. Since viral infections can affect people differently, the basic facts are extr…

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Understanding and Treating Shingles Fast

Understanding and Treating Shingles Fast

Shingles is a painful rash that can be caused by the same virus as chickenpox, Varicella zoster. It will usually affect only one side of your body and may cause blisters, tingling or pain in the affected area. If you have shingles, it’s important to know what to do if this happens because untreated shingles can lead to other health issues such as postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). This blog post discusses how to treat shingles fast and when you need medical attention.