Shingles is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Shingles symptoms and signs include skin burning, numbness, and tingling along with a painful red, blistering rash. Shingles is contagious until all of the blisters have crusted over. Read more: Is Shingles Contagious? Article
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Shingles Quiz: Symptoms, Vaccine & Pictures
Shingles falls within a well-known family of viruses that cause itching, burning, blisters, and pain. Take the Shingles Quiz to...
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Picture of Shingles
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Shingles Rash Pictures, Symptoms, Vaccine Facts
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Rosacea, Acne, Shingles: Common Adult Skin Diseases
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Shingles: Myths and Facts About the Shingles Virus
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Chickenpox (Varicella)
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Shingles
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Rash
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Shingles and Pregnancy
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Treatment & Diagnosis
- Shingles (Herpes Zoster) FAQs
- Home Remedies for Shingles
- Shingles Pain
- Shingles: A Painful Rash -- Is It Shingles?
- Can the Chicken Pox Vaccine Cause Shingles?
- Can Stress Cause Shingles?
- Shingles Contagious Period and Diagnosis
- Shingles Prevention: Who Should Get the Vaccine?
- Shingles During Pregnancy
- Shingles Treatment
- Shingles Symptoms and Signs
- Shingles Causes
Medications & Supplements
Prevention & Wellness
- Cancer Patients May Face Greater Risk of Shingles
- Health Tip: When to Get the Shingles Vaccine
- Trying to Get the New Shingles Vaccine? Join the Crowd
- Health Tip: Shingles 101
- New Shingles Vaccine Approved by FDA
- Health Tip: One of Three Adults Gets Shingles
- Is Shingles Tied to Heart, Stroke Risk?
- Shingles Vaccine Cuts Chronic Pain, Hospitalizations
- Experimental Shingles Vaccine Looks Quite Effective: Study
- Chickenpox, Shingles Vaccines Linked to Rare Eye Inflammation
- Shingles Linked to Raised Heart Risks for Seniors, Study Finds
- Shingles Vaccine Appears to Cut Odds of Long-Term Pain
- Health Tip: Easing the Pain of Shingles
- Study Ties Shingles Virus to Dangerous Blood Vessel Disease in Elderly
- Shingles Vaccine Still Effective After Chemotherapy
- Stroke Risk Spikes Shortly After Shingles Episode: Study
- Boomers Should Consider Shingles Vaccine, Physician Says
- Younger Adults Who've Had Shingles May Face Higher Stroke Risk
- Chickenpox Vaccine Not Responsible for Rise in Shingles, Study Says
- Few U.S. Seniors Take Advantage of Shingles Vaccine
- Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Don't Seem to Increase Risk of Shingles
- Untreated Depression May Cut Shingles Vaccine Effectiveness
- Shingles Not Linked to Increased Cancer Risk, Study States
- Shingles Vaccine Safe for Those With Autoimmune Diseases: Study
- FDA Approves Horizant for Post-Shingles Pain
- Little Short-Term Risk of Repeat Bout of Shingles, Study Finds
- Shingles Vaccine Deemed Safe in Large Study
- Children With Asthma at Higher Risk for Shingles: Study
- Health Tip: Getting the Shingles Vaccine
- FDA: Shingles Vaccine OK at Age 50 and Up
- Shingles Returns More Often Than Thought
- Health Tip: Recognizing Symptoms of Shingles
- Qutenza Approved for Post-Shingles Nerve Pain
- Shingles May Raise Risk of Stroke
- Family History Ups Shingles Risk
- Age 60 or Older? Get Shingles Vaccine
- 1 Million Shingles Patients in U.S.
- Shingles Drug Reduces Spinal Cord Injury Pain
- FDA Approves First Shingles Vaccine
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