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Sharp nerve pain from shingles has gone from 9 to 4 but the site of the "rash" is still itchy(but diminishing) is this common & am i still contagious?
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Depends.: Shingles (herpes zoster) is only contagious by contact with the vesicles until they all crust over. How long it takes to heal can depend on where they are and your overall health. Usually the rash disappears in a couple of weeks. Eat plenty of fruits and veggies to get the nutrients you need to help healing,
Answered 1/15/2015
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