Shingles

Anyone who has had chickenpox can develop Shingles (herpes zoster.) After the chickenpox clears, the virus remains inactive within certain nerve cells of the body. When the virus reactivates, shingles develops.

Symptoms

Shingles can present with several symptoms:

Pain
Itching
Numbness/Tingling
Blistered skin lesions following the path of a nerve
Symptoms can last for several weeks and occasionally for much longer.

Treatments

Oral antiviral medication
Pain relieving medication
Anti-inflammatory medication
Medication for neuropathy

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Robert H. Huff, MD, FAAD Avon, Lebanon
Ryan K. Brashear, MD, FAAD Greenwood
Christopher M. Bohyer, MD, FAAD Greenwood, New Castle
John B. Stephens, MD, FAAD Fishers, Greencastle, Hazel Dell
Alison Launhardt, MD, FAAD Carmel, Tipton
Kathleen Hanover, MD, FAAD Carmel, Fishers
Lisa Trivedi, MD, FAAD Carmel
Janelle M. Tabet, PA-C Greenwood
Cassandra (Cassie) M. Sexson, PA-C Greenwood, Shelbyville
Andrew Burns, PA-C Greencastle, Hazel Dell
Stephanie Burns, PA-C Greenwood, New Castle
Michaela Wehr, PA-C Avon, Lebanon
Samantha Kitcoff, PA-C Fishers
Christina Raynor, FNP-C Avon

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