Shingles or Herpes Zoster is a painful skin rash caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus- the same virus responsible for chickenpox. Shingles is quite common in at least one out of three people.
Once you have had a bout of chickenpox, the virus remains dormant for many years. As you get older, your weakened immune system increases the risk of Shingles by reactivating the dormant virus. Shingles can appear on your face, torso, eyes, ears, thighs, and even your head. The rash manifests acute pain, which is almost like a burning sensation. For Shingles treatment, antiviral medications are commonly prescribed to reduce the severity and duration of the rash.
For Shingles treatment, antiviral medications are commonly prescribed to reduce the severity and duration of the rash.