Shingles is caused by the same virus known as varicella zoster virus as chickenpox.
Treatment for early stage shingles.
Early treatment can limit pain help the rash heal quicker and may reduce scarring.
These vary from very mild skin irritation and pain to fever and other symptoms of severe illness.
Once a doctor confirms shingles they may suggest the following treatments.
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Early symptoms include tingling and pain.
National institute of neurologic disorders and stroke.
Shingles or herpes zoster occurs when the dormant chickenpox virus is reactivated in nerve tissues.
Your doctor can usually diagnose your shingles right.
Shingles can be painful and cause severe complications so early detection is necessary for effective treatment.
The early stage of shingles called the prodromal stage begins 3 to 4 days before the rash appears.