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How long will it take for a shingles rash disappear?

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Dr. Alvin Stein answered

Specializes in Pain Management

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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I still have the remains of a rash, shoulder area, from a year ago. It was bad & I was told it was shingles. Is there a test I can take that would confirm if it is still shingles? I want to take the COVID vaccine and do not know if I should?

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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.?

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I have developed an unknown rash/bumps all over my body nothing in house was changed. Bumps itch and burn, Like shingles. But they aren't clustered. I am allergic to sulfa drugs and also Keflex. What can I take other then Benadryl?

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

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