Shingles
Understanding Shingles
Symptoms of shingles include pain, burning, numbness, or tingling, followed by a red rash that turns into fluid-filled blisters. Early treatment with antiviral medications can help reduce the severity and duration of the symptoms.
Shingles Care and Management at Riva Dermatology
At Riva Dermatology, our dermatologists provide comprehensive care for shingles, including antiviral medications and pain relief options. We are committed to helping you recover quickly and minimize complications.
Examples of Shingles
What are the Symptoms of Shingles?
- Headaches, fever, and/or chills.
- Fatigue.
- A line of fluid-filled blisters.
- Severe itching, burning, pain, or discomfort.
- Numbness and/or a tingling sensation.
What Causes Shingles?
- Shingles are caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus responsible for giving us chickenpox.
- When the immune system weakens with age, stress, or other factors, the virus can resurface, leading to shingles.
- The reactivated virus travels along nerves, causing pain and a distinctive rash.
Shingles Prevention
Shingles FAQs
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. It leads to a painful rash.
Symptoms include pain, burning, or tingling in one area, followed by a red rash that develops into fluid-filled blisters. Other symptoms may include fever, headache, and fatigue.
Treatment includes antiviral medications, pain relief, and sometimes corticosteroids. Early treatment can help reduce the severity and duration of symptoms.
Shingles itself is not contagious, but the varicella-zoster virus can spread to others, causing chickenpox in those who haven't had it or been vaccinated. Covering the rash can help prevent spreading the virus.
The shingles vaccine can help prevent shingles or reduce the severity if you do get it. Our dermatologists at Riva Dermatology can provide more information about vaccination options.
Treatments for Shingles
- Prescription antiviral drugs.
- Numbing creams or sprays.
- Medications that can help with pain.
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