Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection that affects the nerves and causes a painful rash or blisters on the skin. It is caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus, which remains dormant in the body after an initial infection. Shingles typically manifests as a painful … [Read more...] about Shingles Diagnosis: Understanding the Signs and Seeking Treatment
Shingles: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) is a viral infection. It causes a painful rash that is typically seen on your midsection. Shingles is caused by the same strand of virus that produces chicken pox. It is possible that the virus remains in your body, if you’ve had chickenpox before. The virus can … [Read more...] about Shingles: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments