Shingles Relief: Symptoms, Pain Duration and Treatments

Shingles can cause severe nerve pain that often worsens at night. From treating blisters with ointments to understanding the side effects of calamine lotion, managing shingles in women and the elderly is crucial.

On What Parts of Your Body Are Shingles Found?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Dr. Heidi Moawad

Shingles is a viral illness that affects a variety of locations throughout the body. It most often causes a painful skin rash on the trunk, abdomen or torso. Less commonly, the rash can be found on the arms or legs. Shingles may also affect the head, face, eyes, mouth or ear.