Aug 20, 2022 · Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Shingles can occur anywhere on your body. It typically looks like a single stripe of blisters that wraps around the …

Aug 20, 2022 · There's no cure for shingles. Early treatment with prescription antiviral drugs may speed healing and lower your risk of complications. These drugs include: Acyclovir (Zovirax) …

Jan 6, 2024 · People who are age 50 and older should get this vaccine to prevent shingles.

Oct 8, 2020 · Question: What are my options for the shingles vaccine? If I've already had shingles, should I get the vaccine so that I don't get shingles again? Answer: People looking to …

Apr 15, 2019 · Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus that causes chickenpox. If you've had chickenpox, the virus can lie dormant in your body's nerve tissue for …

Jul 30, 2025 · Usually it depends on age. I had it at 14: itched, and burned if scratched, but no big deal. As you get older and older, the more pain and severity. Best wishes, and when …

Sep 4, 2024 · Hi all, I'm curious if anyone has found effective ways to deal with post-neuropathy pain after shingles on their head. If you've successfully managed it, I'd really appreciate any …

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Feb 12, 2010 · Risk of Shingles Increases with Age, but Vaccine is Available February 12, 2010 Dear Mayo Clinic: I had chickenpox as a child, and about seven years ago I had shingles. I will …

Dec 1, 2021 · Like a building with varying layers of material, such as concrete, rebar, wooden beams and roof shingles, a viral shell is made of repeating protein structures, each defined by …