There’s a potential new treatment for people who develop shingles that spread to the eye. Doctors say about 8% of shingles cases impact the eyes, and now, for the first time there’s a new treatment ...

While the rash associated with shingles generally forms on the chest and back, it can sometimes appear in certain areas of the face as well. Shingles on the face Shingles, or zoster, is a common ...

Shingles (herpes zoster) is a viral infection that affects the nerves. It usually produces a painful rash with blisters. The varicella-zoster virus (VZV) causes chickenpox. Then, it lays dormant in ...

"The main reason for that is your immunity starts to decrease as you get older." ...

Shingles or Herpes zoster is basically a viral infection caused by Varicella zoster virus that also causes chicken pox. The condition needs to be treated with drugs that act against viral infections ...

Superdrug Online Doctor has reported a 50% seasonal spike in shingles consultations as the colder weather sets in, with more people seeking help for sudden painful rashes and nerve pain over recent ...

Shingles in the eye, aka herpes zoster ophthalmicus, occurs in about 10% to 20% of all shingles cases. It can result in complications like damage to the cornea and blindness, so it's important to see ...

There’s no evidence to support using L-lysine for the treatment of shingles. Your best bet is to talk with a healthcare professional about science-backed treatments and home remedies. If you’re among ...

I just got back from the Netherlands and my apologies for not having an article last week. Too much to do in too little time, but had a great time with my family. One of my favorite aunties, who is 88 ...

Shingles is an infection that causes a painful skin rash. However, it only develops in people who have previously had chickenpox. The rash and other symptoms usually disappear within a few weeks, but ...