Emily Bunting, Ariana Manigo, and Lexie Dunks Shingles: A painful, blistering skin rash due to varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chicken pox. Emily Bunting, Ariana Manigo, and Lexie Dunks

Nervous System Shingles can break out anywhere

Cause After you get chickenpox, you are more prone to getting Shingles Virus remains dormant Stress is another way this virus can occur If you have not had the chicken pox, direct contact with a person with Shingle can result in you getting chicken pox.

Treatments/Pharmacology Prescriptions Acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir Prescriptions should be taken within 24 hours of pain and itching Home Remedies Cool wet compresses, soothing baths/lotions, and rest

Progression of the disease There are three stages for this progression Prodromal Stage: The rash is yet to appear, but you feel burning, tingling, and numbness Active Stage: The rash starts forming around the affected area. The blister crust over in about 5 days Postherpetic Neuralgia: Skin clears and the pain can linger or worsen

Complications Blindness Deaf Skin/blood infection

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