Shingles, (herpes zoster) is an infection usually associated with people over fifty. When someone gets chickenpox, typically younger people, the disease takes about three to five weeks to heal, but the virus survives in the cells. Later in life, often many years later, the dormant chickenpox virus reactivates and strikes again. Only this time, it …
Shingles and chickenpox are itchy, painful, and cause an immense amount of discomfort for those they affect. It is tempting to call them the same, given their similarities. However, they are two very different illnesses.
Rashes can cause a variety of health issues if not treated properly. While many people assume that certain viruses that cause a rash can only occur in those of advanced age, anyone can be susceptible to the varicella-zoster virus. Reasons for people to use shingles creams can stem from symptoms such as rash, blisters, and …
