Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How did i contract shingles and how long will the blisters pain last?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Shingles: Shingles-reactivation of chickenpox infection w/vzv virus. After chickenpox rash goes away, virus hides in nerve cells & is kept there by your immune system. At times of stress or health conditions that decrease immune system function, virus comes out along a path of 1 nerve as red patches & blisters. Blisters last about 1 wk, pain can last much longer. There are tx to help prevent or reduce pain.
Answered 3/25/2020
5.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
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.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have recurring skin rashes in different areas that appear like fever blisters or shingles and itch. I never had chicken pox. It lasts a couple wks. ?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How long does it take for the full shingles blisters to appear?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
With shingles - is it normal to still have me blisters appearing on the 10th day? If so, when will they stop appearing?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
When I am no longer contagious with shingles if i haven't had blisters?
I had shingles in oct 2012. The spots where the blisters were are still slightly raised and red. They no longer hurt or itch, is this normal?
I have had some little blister like bumps that appeared on my stomach last summer, they itch and won't go away. Is this a form of shingles and how do I treat it?
I am 75 who just resrntly got shingles. I have been taking zovirax and acyclovir for 3weeks. Are there any complications or any side effects for being on this medication longer then it was prescribed.? Blisters now went away , buti have a very s
Last 2010 i got my herpes zoster or shingles. Now I have painful vaginal blisters. Are these blisters associated with my shingles ?Im 4yrs married
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
