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

There's a potential new treatment for people who develop shingles that spread to the eye. Doctors say about 8% of shingles cases impact the eyes, and now, for the first time there's a new ...

There's a potential new treatment for people who develop shingles that spread to the eye. Doctors say about 8% of shingles ...

By Keith Roach, M.D. TITLE: 63-year-old debates getting shingles and chicken pox vaccines---DEAR DR. ROACH: A few months ago, yo ...

Many Brits could be unknowingly teetering on the brink of serious health issues, as a leading expert warns that if left ...

Doctors say about 8% of shingles cases impact the eyes, and now, for the first time there's a new treatment plan that might help. Shingles, also called zoster, looks like blisters on the skin and ...

It’s vital to treat shingles early to avoid complications like long-lasting nerve pain or eye problems.” READ MORE ... into ...

The virus spreads down a nerve pathway to cause a painful blistering rash in the skin area that the nerve ... the nerve that supplies the forehead and eye, a condition called herpes zoster ...

Different types of skin rashes include those caused by ... Get medical attention right away if you develop a shingles rash near your eyes. These symptoms usually resolve as the rash heals.

Long-term, low-dose antiviral treatment opens doors for treating shingles in the eye. Will antiviral drug ... cause a painful blistering rash in the skin area that the nerve wires.