After we recover from chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in nerve tissues and can reactivate later in life, often due to age-related or stress-related weakening of the immune system.” While ...

Starting treatment early, following your doctor’s dosage instructions, and taking care of your overall health can help you manage shingles more effectively. If you experience lingering pain or ...

Up to 50 percent of patients experience lingering nerve pain for months or even years. Two types of shingles vaccines are approved in Japan: a live vaccine that requires a single dose and a ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD You can develop shingles on the face. The rash looks like a group of small ...