Shingles Rash is a photograph by Garry Watson/science Photo Library which was uploaded on October 5th, 2018.
Shingles Rash
Shingles rash on a patient's right inner leg. Shingles (herpes zoster) is caused by the infection of sensory nerves with the varicella- zoster virus,... more
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Shingles Rash
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Garry Watson/science Photo Library
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Shingles rash on a patient's right inner leg. Shingles (herpes zoster) is caused by the infection of sensory nerves with the varicella- zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. It causes the outbreak of small blisters on the skin in the area supplied by the nerve. The blisters last around two weeks, and are followed by severe pain in the affected area. The pain is caused by nerve damage. Antiviral drugs such as acyclovir can help to prevent the pain if taken early in the attack. If the drug treatment is delayed, however, there is no treatment, although painkilling drugs may provide some relief.
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October 5th, 2018
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