A 67-year-old female asked:

How long do i have to wait for shingles spots to bluster?

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Dr. Michael Tomeoanswered

Dermatology 40 years experience

1-3 days: After the initial redness or discomfort , the shingles rash will start to vesiculate (blister) after 24-72 hours.

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I had shingles twenty years ago as diagnosed by my doctor. I had few burning red spots. Now, same symptoms except no visible burning red spots on the outer skin. Is it normal for no red spots to form? Did shingles exist 100 years ago?

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