What is shingles?

Shingles…: Is reactivation of virus that causes chickenpox (herpes zoster/ varicella). May start as burning sensation in the distribution of nerve(s); later blisters on a red background appear; eventually the blisters scab over. Anti-viral meds should be used as soon as diagnosis is made to prevent severe, lasting pain of post-herpetic neuralgia. Avoid contact with pregnant/people who've not had chickenpox.

Rash over skin: Chicken pox virus from childhood stays dormant in nerves.Any time when immune system is low especially after age 60 these viruses can activate, move along nerve fibers and can cause skin rash usually along one nerve, mostly on one side of the body.This rash can be very painful while rash is active and even when rash is gone.It may last long time vaccine is available to prevent shingles.

Herpes zoster: Shingles (also known as herpes zoster) is an infection caused by the chicken pox virus. Those who had chicken pox previously recovered from the disease, but never got rid of the virus where it was dormant until the shingles outbreak. Treatments (and a vaccine) are available; see your doctor for more information.

Herpes Zoster : Infection of the nerve and skin usually as a reactivation of the chicken pox virus.

Rash: Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes the chicken pox. The virus remains inactive in your body and becomes active again years later. The patient has pain/tingling/burning in a very specific area on one half of the body (dermatome-see picture). A rash appears in the same area. Someone with these symptoms should see their physician right away to get started on treatment.

Herpes Zoster: Shingles is a resurrection of the chicken pox virus living in nerve tissue deep in the body near the brain or spinal cord. The virus reactivates usually after childhood cases of chicken pox and then for one reason or another, reactivates and travels down large nerve roots breaking out in a blistering rash. The nerve is severely inflammed and can cause severe pain. Treated with medications.

Shingles: Shingles is a disease caused by a virus. It is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles present as a vesicular rash on one side of the body and typically doesn't cross. It could be very very painful and pain could last for weeks or forever. This is called post herpetic neuralgia. Luckily, a vaccine is available today for elderly people. Vaccine is zostavax.

Herpes zoster: Shingles (herpes zoster) is reactivation of the varicella zoster (chickenpox virus), which lives in your nerve cells after you've had chickenpox. It causes painful blisters on a red rash that occur in a linear band on one side of the body. Early treatment speeds recovery.

Shingles: Is a reactivation of the varicella virus (chicken pox). It is not chicken pox all over again (is never is). The problem with shingles is the pain. The earlier you see the doctor the better (w/in 2 days). You may have a tingling sensation with formation of blister, skin may turn red or purple and pain may develop. This rash is alway is on one side (usually the back, trunk.).

Chicken pox: Shingles is basically a reactivated form of the virus that causes chicken pox (varicella). Also called zoster or herpes zoster. Since we really don't clear the chicken pox virus from our system it can remain dormant and the later on in life reactivate to form the typical shingles clinical pattern.

Shingles : Shingles is a re-emergence of a the chicken pox virus. It pops up along a single nerve and creates a painful, red rash that is often in a line (along the course of the nerve). The rash usually has yellow bubbles (vesicles) surrounded by redness. There are meds to make it go away quicker and prevent chronic pain in the affected nerve. There is also a vaccine if you are over 55.

Shingles: Shingles is a viral illness that is caused by varicella-zoster virus (which also causes chickenpox). 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.

Chickenpox-again: Shingle is a limited (area), reactivated form of chiken pox a person contracted years earlier, typically during childhood. After resolution of the initial infection, the chicken pox virus resided in the nerve and remained dormant, for years, and now happens to come out following the specific nerve tract, hence limited area (dermatome). It is contagious. If u r concerned, consult your doc. Good luck.

Virus: Shingles is a virus, also known as zoster. It can lay dormant in nerve roots and causes a characteristic painful rash with blisters on a red base. Usually in a cluster on one side of the body. If you suspect this, see your doctor within 48 hrs of the rash as antiviral medication is more effective if begun early.

WHAT IS SHINGLES: Shingles is an infectious condition caused by varicella virus which causes chicken pox.Once some one has had chicken pox and it clears ou, the virus stays dormant or inactive in your body for years , and then for some reason it becomes activated, comes out and attack the body and attacks the nerves, appears as rash looks like blistrs and can end up causing severe pain after the rash disappears.

Shingles: Shingles is also called herpes zoster. It is caused by the herpes varicella virus and represents a reactivation of chicken pox.

A reactivation: Of the chickenpox virus occurring along a nerve distribution usually on the torso or face.

On one side: Along a nerve distribution, likely shingles. Not along a nerve distribution -then something else, rash, allergic reaction, infection.

Herpes: A herpes simplex or type of virus can cause this type of outbreak, frequently seen in wrestlers, pole dancers, etc.

There is no cure: The condition is not curable , but is treatable. Symptomatic treatment with analgesics, anti-inflammatory is recommended and antiviral drugs as a preventive. Stay away from people and be patient. The herpes zoster usually clears in 20 days.