Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Different kinds of skin rashes include eczema, chickenpox, psoriasis, and shingles ...

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Both shingles and poison ivy cause a painful, blistering rash. Poison ivy is an allergic reaction, while shingles is a viral infection. Shingles also causes additional symptoms that can differentiate ...

You can get shingles more than once, though it is rare. Though experts aren't sure why, the virus can reactivate in your body a second or third time. People with a compromised immune system from old ...

Shingles is a painful skin condition caused by the same virus as chickenpox. It most often affects people over 50 years old, and outbreaks usually last for 3 to 5 weeks. There are four different ...

Shingles, caused by the varicella-zoster virus, can manifest as a painful, itchy rash on the buttocks, following the nerve paths in that area. Early signs of shingles, such as burning pain, ...

Shingles causes you to develop a blistering rash that can last 2-4 weeks. You will often have flu-like symptoms before the shingles rash develops. Early treatment can prevent complications and speed ...

DEAR DR. GOTT: What is the treatment for shingles? I have had them for three months now. How long do I have to wait after an episode before I can get the vaccine? DEAR READER: Shingles is a viral ...