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

In contrast, a shingles rash is usually seen on one side of the torso, rib area, or face; it is rarely found on the knees, elbows, or scalp. Eczema is a chronic (long-term) skin condition that ...

Caused by the same virus behind chickenpox, shingles is a painful nerve root infection resulting in a skin rash. What does the shingles rash looks like? Who’s at risk? And who needs the shingles ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Different types of skin rashes include those caused by allergic reactions, ...

Because of this, homeowners must replace roof shingles as quickly as possible to keep their houses safe and dry. We’ll explain the potential causes of missing roof shingles, how to properly ...

One of the main benefits of rubber shingles is their durability in the face of extreme weather conditions. Asphalt shingles tend to loosen in high winds, and impacts from hail or other debris that ...

Choosing strong roofing shingles is a crucial step toward making sure that you, your home, and your belongings are well protected. (Another key step: hiring a good roofing contractor.) Consumer ...

There are two different vaccines currently available for shingles. They are both given via an injection into the skin, much like a flu shot would be given. And it is given in one dose, so you just ...

In ‘Shingles’ or ‘Herpes Zoster’ painful skin rashes appear usually on the side of chest wall. It is caused by chicken pox virus called varicella zoster.

In March 2023, my 94-year-old mother had a shingles episode on the right side of her neck, head, ear and (to a lesser degree) ...