1. Shingles is a skin rash caused by chicken pox
Shingles is a skin rash caused by chicken pox. After having chicken pox, it remains dormant in the body.
Shingles
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2. Areas Affected
As the virus “sleeps” in the body, it lies dormant in the nerve roots
Wherever the rash is located, it can affect the skin surrounding the area

3. Progression of the Disease
It begins as a headache or sensitivity to light
It possibly feels like symptoms of the flu but no fever
Then itching and bands of rashes will appear
The rash will fill with fluid and become blisters

4. Recovery and Treatment
The blisters may take 2-4 weeks to heal, but some people don’t get rid of the rash
Antiviral medicines can ease the pain of the blisters and speed up the process of getting rid of the blisters
There is a vaccine for people who are 50 or older
Keeping the wound source clean is vital for treatment