Shingles Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

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Privacy choices

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Infectious Diseases

Shingles

When chickenpox strikes again.

By SELF Staffers

January 4, 2024

Shingles

Wait, Is Shingles Contagious?

The answer is slightly complicated.

By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Fatima Fahs, MD

Shingles

I Had Shingles During Pregnancy. It Taught Me an Important Lesson in Letting Go

Summer House alum Ashley McAtee shares how the illness was a “really big wake-up call.”

By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.Medically reviewed by Fatima Fahs, MD

Shingles

‘I Got Shingles at 35. These Are the Early Symptoms My Doctors Missed’

The infection can show up in unexpected ways before a rash appears.

By Cheyenne BuckinghamMedically reviewed by Fatima Fahs, MD

Shingles

How to Soothe a Shingles Rash If the Pain Is Making You Miserable

These expert tips can help you stay comfortable as the infection runs its course.

By Alisa HrusticMedically reviewed by Fatima Fahs, MD

Shingles

Yes, Younger Adults Can Get Shingles. Here’s What You Need to Know

Anyone who’s had chickenpox is at risk of this viral infection—even if you’re in your 30s.

By Brittany RisherMedically reviewed by Fatima Fahs, MD

Shingles

6 Things to Know About the Shingles Vaccine

This infection is painful and can be quite serious, so it's absolutely worth avoiding.

By Katie Camero

Shingles

Ali Fedotowsky Is Sharing Photos of Her Shingles Rashes to Help Others Get Diagnosed

“I hope my story will help others detect it early.”

By Carolyn L. Todd

COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

No, the COVID-19 Vaccine Will Not Give You Herpes

Here's what's really going on with those misleading claims.

By Sarah Jacoby

Infectious Diseases

Here Are All the Vaccines You Actually Need as an Adult

Vaccines aren’t just for kids.

By Patia Braithwaite

Eczema

9 Questions That Will Help You Decode That Skin Rash

Ask yourself these after wondering, “WTF is that?!”

By Korin Miller

Shingles

Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Migraine' Turned Out to Be Shingles

"Hey, cool story."

By Korin Miller

Shingles

P90X Founder Tony Horton Reveals He’s Been Diagnosed With Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

And it does not sound fun.

By Korin Miller

Shingles

Shingles Infected This Woman's Eye, So She Wrote a Musical About It

As one does.

By Sarah Jacoby

Shingles

You Don't Want To Get Chickenpox as an Adult—Here's Why

It's not just folklore—adult chickenpox is worse.

By Korin Miller

Shingles

Yes, Shingles Is Contagious—Kind Of

Here's exactly how worried you should be.

By Korin Miller

Shingles

WTF Is Shingles, Actually?

And can you get it in your twenties?

By Korin Miller

Shingles

Julianna Margulies Just Learned The Hard Way Why It Sucks To Have Chickenpox As An Adult

The virus is usually thought of as a kid thing, but when grownups get it, it's so much worse.

By Korin Miller

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