Varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox and is a member of the herpes virus group. It is extremely contagious and causes a ...

Will the neuropathy ever go away? -- K.B. ANSWER: Your mother unfortunately developed a complication of shingles called ...

K.B. Answer: Your mother unfortunately developed a complication of shingles called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). The pain varies from annoying to excruciating, and itching can sometimes be worse ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: A few months ago, you wrote about the benefits of the shingles vaccine. At 63, I’m one of the 1% who has ...

Chicken pox (varicella) is the disease people get when they are exposed to the varicella-zoster virus for the first time.

When facial nerves are damaged, it can lead to burning, itching, numbness and tingling. An infection can also affect the nerves in this way. One culprit is shingles ... a GP would first need ...

Warmer weather is here and so are the mosquitoes. Here’s what happens when a mozzie bites and our body reacts.

Do not rub the skin too harshly with the towel. Launder your towel and/or washcloth right away to avoid spreading the shingles virus to others. Oatmeal helps relieve itching. When oatmeal is combined ...

We tend to think of COVID-19 as a respiratory illness. But, like many viruses, COVID can also affect your skin and cause ...