3. Itching
Along with the pain and rash, many people experience itching in the affected area. This sensation can be very uncomfortable and persistent.
4. Sensitivity to touch
The affected skin can become extremely sensitive to touch, meaning that even a light stroke can cause pain.
5. General symptoms
Some patients may also experience general symptoms such as fever, fatigue, headache, and overall discomfort. These symptoms usually appear before or during the onset of the skin rash.
Myths and realities about shingles
It is common for many people to turn to religious or spiritual practices as a way to treat shingles, mistakenly believing that it is a curse or punishment. However, it is essential to understand that shingles is a viral infection and has no connection to supernatural forces.
1. It is not contagious
Unlike chickenpox, shingles does not spread from person to person. However, a person with shingles can infect someone who has never had chickenpox (or is not vaccinated), causing that person to develop chickenpox.
