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How long will it take for a shingles rash disappear?
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Yes in time: Shingles is a viral infection the inflames the nerves and causes blisters along the course of the nerves that are affected it can cause a lot of pain and if the lesions are scratched , very common, there may be scarring . It should fade in time.
Answered 10/23/2019
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