Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Articles

Shingles vaccine

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The varicella-zoster vaccine is currently given in two doses. The first dose is recommened at age 12 to 15 months and the second at 4 to 6 years. It is also approved as...

What are the treatments for shingles (herpes zoster)?

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Shingles treatments are available to minimize pain and reduce the duration of skin symptoms.

Diagnosing shingles (herpes zoster)

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Diagnosis of shingles can usually be determined by physical examination by an experienced professional. Laboratory tests can confirm shingles diagnosis. Direct fluore...

What are the symptoms of shingles?

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Prodromal phase - Shingles symptoms usually begin with a prodromal phase that is characterized by tingling, itching, or burning of the skin. General symptoms of headach...

Shingles virus and herpes

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The varicella-zoster virus that causes shingles is one of 8 types of herpesvirus that affect humans. Shingles is distinct ...

What are risk factors for shingles?

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Shingles can develop in anyone infected with the varicella-zoster virus. Almost all adults in the US have been exposed to the varicella virus.

What are the causes of shingles?

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Shingles is caused by an activation of the varicella-zoster virus. After a patient is infected with chickenpox, the immune system develops antibodies to protect against...

What are shingles (herpes zoster)?

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Shingles (herpes zoster) is characterized by a painful skin rash that occurs from the reactivation of the chickenpox virus (varicella-zoster). Most children are infected with the varicella-zoster...