Shingles may develop on your scalp and face if the virus that causes it travels along the trigeminal nerve. It may cause burning pain, itching, and clusters of painful blisters. Prompt medical ...

Research into leg pain patterns from damaged L5 and S1 nerve roots used MRI to analyze spinal injuries and found 50% to 80% of injuries corresponded to dermatome sensations. Shingles, also called ...

Thankfully, recent studies suggest that a shingles vaccine could not only protect against the rash but also reduce the ...

Once the virus reactivates, it travels along nerve fibres to the skin ... often in a band-like pattern. However, shingles can ...

The shingles virus is often associated with painful rashes and nerve discomfort, but recent research suggests getting vaccinated against its effects can protect more than just your skin..

They are most at risk of shingles and more likely to develop complications, such as severe nerve pain. Shingles is caused by the reactivation of the chicken pox virus and results in a nasty skin ...