Question 1

do shingles always reoccur in the same location or can they reoccur in a different location? (upper vs lower body)?  what triggers reoccurrence?

Accepted Answer

Herpes zoster...: ... (shingles) usually doesn't recur. A second episode doesn't mean anything special, but 3rd or more can indicate an immune system disorder. Recurrences can be either in the same place or elsewhere. Not all shingles-like rashes are shingles. Recurrent herpes simplex, for example, can mimic shingles if facial, genital, buttock, etc. See a doctor ASAP to confirm the diagnosis and get treated.

Question 2

is it possible to get shingles on your butt several times in the same area?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Shingles is a reactivation of the same virus that causes chicken pox.  It typically occurs in the same dermatomal distribution of the body, so to answer your question, yes, it can re-occur in the same area.

Question 3

is it normal for shingles to cause bruising in the same area as shingles sores?

Accepted Answer

Shingles sores.: An area of shingles can be characterized by surrounding areas of inflammation that looks like bruising - it’s called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.  It tends to last for several weeks after the shingles dried up and heals.

Question 4

can you get recurrence of shingles?  had it 3 yrs ago at age 50. now have back problems into pelvic area same as i had 3 yrs ago but no rash.

Accepted Answer

Yes: In fact, recurrences are common. Ask your physician whether immunization might help.

Question 5

i have shingles on lower back. could that cause pain in groin area near the hip on the same side as the shingles?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, shingles eruption can follow the line of the nerve from lower spine around &amp; down to the groin.

Question 6

my son 4 years old has got a rash over his tummy area, as well as on his arms and legs. 
rash is mostly on his tummy. 
note mother had shingles about a month ago and we used the same cream she had used for her shingles on his back 3days ago. ?

Accepted Answer

Chicken pox: What you described is consistent with the child having chicken pox. 
You may wish to isolate him to prevent spread of infection to susceptible individuals who have not had chicken pox nor taking vaccination for chicken pox.
Wish the child good health!

Question 7

can shingles reoccur?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A person can have shingles more than once. His primary care doctor can evaluate to see if there is a weakness in his immune system (or just bad luck, older age, or other bodily stressors) that allowed him to have the first case of shingles. The doctor can give some advice on whether or not the patient should get the shingles vaccine to help prevent a recurrence of shingles.

Question 8

what is the recurrence rate of shingles after the first occurrence?

Accepted Answer

Very low: unlikely to sustain another attack...esp if your are not immunocompromised. There is a shingles vaccine , but usually given to those over 50 yrs old.

Question 9

shingles on both side of the body at the same time, what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Shingles: Shingles in more than one are of the body can just be "dumb luck" or it can be the sign of a problem with the immune system. Only your doctor can answer that question for sure. You need to be examined.

Question 10

is it possible for you to have shingles break out on both sides of the body at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is possible: Shingles virus follows a dermatomal pattern and when found on both sides of the body it is many times around the abdomen/chest area or thoracic back area.  Another midline bilateral area it can be found is on the face.

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Is it normal for shingles to cause bruising in the same area as shingles sores?

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Can you get recurrence of shingles? had it 3 yrs ago at age 50. now have back problems into pelvic area same as i had 3 yrs ago but no rash.

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I have shingles on lower back. could that cause pain in groin area near the hip on the same side as the shingles?

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My son 4 years old has got a rash over his tummy area, as well as on his arms and legs. rash is mostly on his tummy. note mother had shingles about a month ago and we used the same cream she had used for her shingles on his back 3days ago. ?

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