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Shingles (herpes zoster) is far more than a temporary, painful blistering rash that runs along a single dermatome. While the acute phase of the infection—characterized by burning pain and fluid-filled blisters—typically resolves within two to four weeks, the physical impact can linger long after the skin heals. For many individuals, particularly older adults, the true … Read more

Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a serious viral infection characterized by a painful, blistering skin rash. It is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox in childhood. Once you have had chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in your nerve tissues for decades. When it reactivates, it travels along … Read more