Common types of skin rashes include dermatitis, allergies, insect bites, infections, or health conditions. Examples include eczema, chickenpox, psoriasis, hives, and shingles. It can be hard to ...

The shingles virus is often associated with painful rashes and nerve discomfort, but recent research suggests getting vaccinated against its effects can protect your memory—not just your skin. A new ...

Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is an infection that causes a rash. A shingles rash can be painful and blistering, and it often occurs on one side of the body or face. There may also be ongoing ...

Shingles on men herpes zoster. The shingles vaccine protects against more than just rashes People who get the vaccine have a lower risk of heart disease, dementia and premature death The vaccine is ...

If you still can see those small round and slightly indented scars from your childhood bout with chickenpox, they might be a good reminder to consult with your primary care provider and schedule a ...

When Lisa Drover of Edmonds was 53, she awakened one morning to a vague tingling sensation on her left side and abdomen. By the next day, the sensation had turned into a mild stinging, which became ...

Viral infection rashes can include mononucleosis, chickenpox, shingles, and more. Viral rashes can cause symptoms such as stinging, itching, and pain. Home remedies and medical treatments may help.

Why it happens: Shingles is caused by the same virus behind chickenpox, herpes zoster. Following the initial infection, usually in childhood, the virus migrates to the nervous system and can lay ...

People aged 60 and over – and anyone aged 50 and over who is immunocompromised – could soon get a new shingles vaccine on the NHS. Dr Mary Ramsay, head of immunisation at the UK Health Security Agency ...

The shingles vaccine does more than just protect middle-aged folks and seniors against maddening rashes, a new study says. Originally published on healthday.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content ...