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What do beginning shingles look like?

Early symptoms of shingles may include fever and general weakness. You may also feel areas of pain, burning, or a tingling sensation. A few days later, the first signs of a rash appear. You may begin to notice pink or red blotchy patches on one side of your body.

Can shingles be just a few spots?

Shingles symptoms tend to develop on one side of the face or body. They often affect just a small area. The most common location is on the side of the waist, although they can occur anywhere.

Could you tell me what shingles look like?

Shingles is characterized by pain or a tingling sensation in a limited area on one side of the face or torso, followed by a red rash with small, fluid-filled blisters. The signs and symptoms of shingles usually affect only a small section of one side of your body.

What is the best lotion for shingles?

Calamine lotion: Treat your skin with this smooth, cool, and soothing balm. While calamine lotion may be great, it’s best to avoid antibiotics that you rub on your skin. They can make the blisters take longer to heal.

What are the signs and symptoms of shingles?

First symptoms. Early symptoms of shingles may include fever and general weakness. You may also feel areas of pain, burning, or a tingling sensation. A few days later, the first signs of a rash appear. You may begin to notice pink or red blotchy patches on one side of your body. These patches cluster along nerve pathways.

What does shingles look like around the rib cage?

Shingles often appears around the rib cage or waist, and may look like a “belt” or half belt. You might also hear this formation referred to as a “shingles band” or a “shingles girdle.”

Is it possible to get shingles on your face?

Blisters are most common on the torso and face, but they can occur elsewhere. In rare cases, the rash appears on the lower body. It’s not possible to transmit shingles to someone.

How long does it take for shingles blisters to crust over?

Each blister can take one to two weeks to completely crust over. During this stage, your pain may ease a little, but it can continue for months, or in some cases, years. Once all blisters have completely crusted over, there is low risk of spreading the virus.