Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Shingles (herpes zoster) usually occurs on the torso and face, but it may also ...

Can you imagine a rash so painful that it disrupts your daily life, lingering for weeks or even months? This is the reality of shingles, a condition affecting many older adults but remains largely ...

You can only spread the shingles virus if someone directly touches the open sores of a shingles rash. Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice. Shingles is an itchy skin rash ...

A rash will usually appear a few days later. In rare cases shingles can cause pain without a rash. Usually you get the shingles rash on your chest and tummy, but it can appear anywhere on your ...

Shingles is only contagious through direct contact with the rash if the blisters are oozing. Most often, shingles is treated with antiviral medications. These drugs can reduce the severity of the ...

Donna Kelce, mother of NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce, raises awareness about shingles, a painful condition affecting millions over the age of 50. Partnering with GSK’s THRIVE@50+ campaign ...