Shingles (Herpes Zoster, Varicella-Zoster) is an illness triggered when the virus varicella-zoster activates once more. It is typically in the bodies of individuals who already had a chicken pox infection.

The virus remains in the body and under certain conditions it gets turned on once more through shingles. Shingles cause a skin rash or blisters in some areas of the body.

The symptoms of shingles normally appear many years after the individual has had chicken pox. It usually appears in people more than 50 years old. This disease can be spread out from person to person until the blisters get covered with scabs.

Identifying shingles is not that simple. That is since the signs and symptoms are similar to other types of rash, so laboratory test are the very best method to show the presence of the Herpes Zoster virus but does it work? If there is a sharp burning discomfort or the blisters appear at certain locations, then it can assist identifying shingles. If there is no rash, the symptoms are difficult to be acknowledged.

When it comes to the treatment, we can say that there is no remedy for them but the intensity of the ailment can be decreased if a treatment with antiviral drugs begins as quickly as possible. This is why it is the best to take some precautionary measures like a vaccination against shingles and thorough hand cleaning. However, if you already got shingles, there are certain things to do to reduce your condition. Scratching should be prevented since it might cause a bacterial infection and even scarring. Cool water compresses can be used in order to reduce the pain and itching. You should use comfortable clothing to prevent inflammation of the blisters.