What
Is Shingles?
Commonly
known as the herpes zoster virus, shingles is a late manifestation
of the chicken pox virus known as varicella zoster.
Although
shingles affects millions of adults by the time they reach 80, it
is not uncommon for younger people to develop the virus.
When
the virus activates it travels along nerve fibers, usually breaking
out on one side of the body into small blisters called vesicles.
Within
a few days the blisters rupture formed scabs. Shingles symptoms
are a rash associated with severe pain, itching, redness, numbness.
Shingles
can affect the eyes. This is due to the fact that the eyes are connected
to nerves that may be infected with the virus. Early diagnosis and
treatment is important to minimize the symptoms and reduce the risk
of complications that may compromise vision.
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What is PHN (Postherpetic Neuralgia) ?
Shingles is associated with itching, redness, numbness, and the
development of a rash. This is normally followed by Neuralgia.
PHN (Post-Herpetic Neuralgia) occurs in most cases of shingles.
It is a result of damage to the nerve fibers during the shingles
outbreak.
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DO
NOT USE
Products
containing lidocaine or benzocaine - These simply numb the
area. They do not help heal. They can lead to allergic reactions.
Products
containing alcohol - Alcohol can burn and irritate the affected
area.
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