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Shingles

Also called Herpes Zoster, this is a painful skin rash with blisters in a limited area on one side of the body (left or right), often in a stripe. more

How did people like you experience Shingles?

Below you can see what K knows about how 12215 real people experienced Shingles, including:

  1. Symptoms to watch for
  2. Testing
  3. Treatment
  4. Recovery

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What to watch out for if you have Shingles:

Watch for symptoms like Rash.

Concerning Symptoms

People Like You often seek further care if:

  • Rash spreads to multiple areas of the body
  • They develop a fever over 100.4 F
  • Their rash involves the face
  • Pain develops in/around the eyes

Potential Symptoms

Rash

Testing for Shingles

No specific tests. Physicians often perform a physical examination.

How to treat Shingles

Who do people see?

Most people like you saw a Primary Care Physician to diagnose and/or treat their Shingles.

How is it treated?

Explore treatment options, like a combination of pain medications and antivirals.

How long does it take to recover from Shingles?

Recovery time for most cases of Shingles is weeks to months.