Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can you tell me about shingles(rash)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Shingles: Shingles can cause fairly dramatic pain which is followed within a few days by a rash. It usually appears in a particular location on one side of the body. The rash burns intensely, itches ; is made up blisters that open up ; crust over. A person could also have a fever, chills, headache and generalized aches ; pains with fatigue.
Answered 5/14/2018
4.6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
If you had shingles a year ago and was treated, how likely it would come back. Would it show same symptoms. Rashes ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
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
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can a person get shingles in the mouth but not have any rashes on the skin?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Rashes on my lower buttocks somewhat like a shingles, but i never had a chickenpox before.Help?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
What are the symptoms of shingles if they occur without a rash? how can you tell if no rash!
Can you tell the difference between a herpes rash and a shingles rash by looking at it? It's on my outer right thigh and I have a lot of soreness
I have a lump and red rash in the back of my neck. The PA told me it looks like shingles. I am on a viral mediation now. I had a reclast injection 2 weeks ago. This is when it started. How can the PA tell it is shingles. What is shingle symptom?
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?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
