SHINGLES: A PAINFUL, BLISTERING SKIN RASH DUE TO VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS, THE VIRUS THAT CAUSES CHICKEN POX.

Emily Bunting, Ariana Manigo, and Lexie Dunks

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Shingles can break out anywhere

CAUSE

After you get chickenpox, you are more prone to getting Shingles

Virus remains dormant Stress is another way this virus can occur If you have not had the chicken pox, direct

contact with a person with Shingle can result in you getting chicken pox.

TREATMENTS/PHARMACOLOGY

Prescriptions Acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir

Prescriptions should be taken within 24 hours of pain and itching

Home Remedies Cool wet compresses, soothing baths/lotions, and

rest

PROGRESSION OF THE DISEASE

There are three stages for this progression Prodromal Stage: The rash is yet to appear, but

you feel burning, tingling, and numbness Active Stage: The rash starts forming around the

affected area. The blister crust over in about 5 days

Postherpetic Neuralgia: Skin clears and the pain can linger or worsen

COMPLICATIONS

Blindness Deaf Skin/blood infection

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