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

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

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) ...

Will the neuropathy ever go away? — K.B. Dear K.B.: 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 ...

The highly neuroinflammatory disease caused by herpes zoster (HZ) virus triggers a painful, itchy rash that’s ... “For those who show early neurological changes of dementia but are asymptomatic, could ...

Other symptoms can include itching, fever and chills, tingling feeling under the skin, headache and nausea or vomiting, he ...

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 ...

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 ...