Shingles is a painful rash that develops on one side of the body or face. The primary question that often comes to mind for anyone with this condition is “How long do shingles last?” We will answer this question in our blog articles.
This condition is a reactivation of varicella-zoster infection that occurs years after a chickenpox infection. If you’ve had chickenpox, the virus can lie dormant in your nerve tissue for years before reactivating as shingles. It presents as uncomfortable, painful rash that usually appears as a stripe of blisters wrapping around one side of the torso.
The overall duration of this condition, including healing of scabs, may last up to 2 weeks. Learn more about the progression of this condition by reading our blog.
Shingles is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). This is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Anyone who has had chickenpox may develop shingles later in life, as the virus lies dormant…
