Question 1

I have shingles i'm on a antiviral antibiotic  how long will it take for rash to go away?

Accepted Answer

Rash begins to dry up in a week or two and may take a month to disappear completely.

Question 2

I've had the shingles now for two months and the rash near my ankle will not go away or heal in fact i think it's getting worse. have been on antibiot?

Accepted Answer

The rash of shingles should NOT persist for that long, so I tend to doubt that is your diagnosis. It's best to see an Infectious Diseases doctor who specializes in viral infections and can tell if this is truly shingles or herpes zoster. There is antiviral treatment available as well as a vaccine. I'm suspicious though it is something else. Hopefully you can see a doctor or upload the photo here.

Question 3

Got shingles on march 17 & small rash. no blisters just red bumps. didnt pop or pick scabs but bumps won't go away. redness gone but not bumps. scars?

Accepted Answer

Did you diagnose yourself or did a doctor make the diagnosis? In any case, it is time to consult a doctor as it is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you.

Question 4

Does shingles always have a rash?  i have a nerve-like pain just below my armpit but no rash or blisters.  the pain has been longer than 1 week too.

Accepted Answer

A rash isn't always associated with shingles. Did you have chickenpox as a child? See your physician to be evaluated. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/shingles.html

Question 5

I have shingles . been on antivirals and prednisone  for two months. the rash is still there little pimple like bumps and light pink. how much longer.?

Accepted Answer

The natural history of the rash of herpes zoster (shingles) does not last 2 months with or without antivirals and the description of the rash doesn't sound like persistent shingles.  Need a better description of the rash or even a picture.

Question 6

Can you let me know is it normal to have the pain of shingles on areas where there are no rashes?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes pain presents before the rash is apparent.

Question 7

I think i have shingles my body had alot of rashes and it itching?

Accepted Answer

The hallmark symptom of Shingles is burning pain at the site of the rash. There are many other dermatitis conditions that cause an itchy rash. Talk to your dermatologist ASAP, as Shingles can be treated in early disease with an antiviral. If it is a different rash, your Dr will be able to assess and treat this.

Question 8

If you had shingles a year ago and was treated, how likely it would come back. would it show same symptoms. rashes ?

Accepted Answer

Rarely, shingles can recur and do not have to be in the same spot. The pain and burning precede the rash, and follow a nerve distribution. It can occur anywhere.

Question 9

Can a person get shingles in the mouth but not have any rashes on the skin?

Accepted Answer

Intraoral zoster is uncommon, but may produce a sharp unilateral distribution (trigeminal v3) of lesions. No intraoral prodromal symptoms occur. The lesion is very similar to herpes virus infections.
See your dentist for further investigation.

Question 10

I was just diagnosed with shingles, i'm 19. i have had it for about three days now. i have to dime size rashes and one 2 quarter sized. the smaller one itches and the bigger one burn. how likely is it to get worse or sever. am i more likely to have a mild

Accepted Answer

If it really is shingles it could remain mild or become more severe.

How long for shingles rash to go away

I have shingles i'm on a antiviral antibiotic how long will it take for rash to go away?

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I've had the shingles now for two months and the rash near my ankle will not go away or heal in fact i think it's getting worse. have been on antibiot?

Got shingles on march 17 & small rash. no blisters just red bumps. didnt pop or pick scabs but bumps won't go away. redness gone but not bumps. scars?

Does shingles always have a rash? i have a nerve-like pain just below my armpit but no rash or blisters. the pain has been longer than 1 week too.

I have shingles . been on antivirals and prednisone for two months. the rash is still there little pimple like bumps and light pink. how much longer.?

Can you let me know is it normal to have the pain of shingles on areas where there are no rashes?

I think i have shingles my body had alot of rashes and it itching?

If you had shingles a year ago and was treated, how likely it would come back. would it show same symptoms. rashes ?

Can a person get shingles in the mouth but not have any rashes on the skin?

I was just diagnosed with shingles, i'm 19. i have had it for about three days now. i have to dime size rashes and one 2 quarter sized. the smaller one itches and the bigger one burn. how likely is it to get worse or sever. am i more likely to have a mild

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