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Shingles (herpes zoster)
A painful blistering skin rash caused by the chickenpox virus (varicella zoster), occurring in people who have had chicken pox some time in their past.
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Toddler 3-5 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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A 46-year old asked:
Shingles - herpes zoster. In need og natural food suggestions. Any ideas?
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Any tips on pain relief for shingles/herpes zoster?
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How do i wash my hair if i have shingles (herpes zoster) extending deep into my hairline?
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Could you help me by answering my question about "herpes zoster" (shingles)?
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A 41-year old asked:
Could you pick up herpes simplex from someone with herpes zoster (shingles)?
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A 43-year old asked:
Is herpes and shingles the same thing? What about herpes zoster?
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A 30-year old female asked:
last 2010 i got my herpes zoster or shingles. now i have painful vaginal blisters. are these blisters associated with my shingles ?im 4yrs married
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A 29-year old asked:
What is herpes zoster?
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A 19-year old female asked about a female:
How to treat herpes zoster? Can it cause death?
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A member asked:
What is the definition or description of: Herpes zoster?
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A 37-year old asked about a male:
What food should be taken when you have herpes zoster? Thanks in advance
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A 37-year old asked:
When is it secure for someone with herpes zoster be in contact with others?
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A 23-year old male asked about a male:
My friend is only 22. Is it normal for her to get.herpes zoster in that age?
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A 34-year old female asked:
What are the specific symptoms of Herpes Zoster? To know when a person have to go to the doctor...
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A 19-year old male asked:
I have herpes zoster, my blisters are starting to dry up but popped by itselves during sleep, what should i do?
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A 19-year old male asked:
I have herpes zoster, are blisters turning into a pus considered as getting better? i took antiviral and other medicines
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A member asked:
Should people with CKD 3 be vaccinated for herpes zoster?
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A 42-year old female asked about a 87-year old male:
Can a patient with syphilis develop herpes zoster?
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A 43-year old asked:
What is the best treatment for herpes zoster neuralgia?
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A 23-year old male asked about a male:
If you had herpes zoster, does it mean you can have HIV?
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A 41-year old asked:
Can herpes zoster be confused for herpes ii in a blood test?
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A 24-year old female asked:
How is herpes zoster virus transmitted? Is it safe to live in the same place as the person infected?
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A 23-year old male asked:
How to take care of pus created by herpes zoster? Is it okay to take antiobiotic together with antiviral?
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A 23-year old male asked:
Is there ways to quicken the poping up of my blisters created by herpes zoster? How? Im already taking aciclovir.
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A member asked:
the best treatment for herpes zoster's neuropathy?
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A 44-year old asked:
Is it possible to have herpes zoster inside the skull?
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A 37-year old asked:
What is the difference between herpes zoster and herpes simplex?
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A 31-year old asked:
Does any one know anything about the herpes zoster vaccine?
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A 49-year old asked:
What is the difference between herpes zoster and varicella zoster?
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A 29-year old asked:
Can herpes zoster vaccine be given to an elderly with active zoster?
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