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April 6, 2011 by Richard R. Samuel, MD Leave a Comment

What to do for Shingles

What to do for Shingles

Herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, is a localized, blistering rash which is usually quite painful and more common in those over 60.  The rash usually lasts up to two weeks, but the pain can often continue indefinitely.  It develops as a localized reactivation of chicken pox, which frequently occurred earlier during childhood.  After the […]

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