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 ...
The following information was submitted by GSK.The holidays are here, and there’s no better time to give yourself the gift of staying healthy. An important prev ...
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.