Shingles blisters generally dry out and crust over in about five to seven days after the onset of the rash. In severe cases, affected persons are hospitalized and placed under medical supervision.
Shingles can strike anyone who had chickenpox when they were young, and the intense pain that can accompany this body rash has sidelined many a senior. Here, one expert explains how and why ...
Although the recently licensed shingles vaccine is recommended for older people (age, ≥60), some patients ask, "How likely am I to get shingles?" before deciding whether to be vaccinated.