Shingles is a painful rash with blisters that develops on one side of the face or body. It’s caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), which is the same virus that causes chickenpox.

The symptoms are typically rather vague at first: pain, itching, fatigue. Might it be shingles? Dr Kerstin Lommel, chief ...

Characteristics of the rash can vary between people depending on skin type, but they can include: groups of small bumps or blisters itchy patches that may be red, purple, gray, or brown depending ...

Some may have a ring around them. They may also blister. The rash can be red, pink, purple, or even darker than your skin. The rash often begins on your hands and feet. Over the next couple of ...