More information for those who are at risk for shingles
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How does shingles start:

  • The first sign of shingles may include an itching, tingling, burning, or painful feeling.
  • Usually this feeling will only be on one side of your body or one side of your face.
  • A few days later, you can expect to see a rash appear on the same area of your skin.

SYMPTOMS BY STAGES

1 Before the Rash
An itching, tingling, burning, or painful feeling may occur
2 The Rash
Appears in the same area as the symptoms before the rash
  • Shingles Rash
  • Shingles Rash
  • Shingles Pictures
    Shingles can happen on any area of the body. To view pictures of these areas, click below.
    View pictures of the rash
3 After the Rash
The shingles rash can be painful. Shingles rash can last up to 30 days, and for most people the pain associated with the rash lessens as it heals. However, for some people, after the rash heals, shingles may lead to pain that can last for months or even years (a condition known as postherpetic neuralgia, or PHN).
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