At present, Shingrix is used to prevent herpes zoster (shingles), a painful skin rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus.

After we recover from chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in nerve tissues and can reactivate later in life, often due to age-related or stress-related weakening of the immune system.” While ...

Donna Kelce, mother of NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce, highlights the painful condition of shingles, urging those over 50 ...

Curevo's lead product is amezosvatein, a non-mRNA adjuvanted sub-unit vaccine to prevent shingles, a serious medical ...

As adults age, the greater their chances of getting shingles. That is why health care experts recommend all adults 50 and ...

Shingles, a painful skin condition caused by the varicella-zoster virus (the same virus that causes chickenpox), may pose serious health risks beyond just a rash. A recent study suggests that ...

Common skin disorders or infections can also cause an inner-thigh rash. Rashes on the thigh are often very treatable at home, but if they recur or persist after treatment, you should talk to your ...

Scientists have developed a vaccine for shingles, the unpleasant and often ... and then pain. A rash of small blisters, that look similar to early chickenpox, appears within two to three days ...

It's one thing to get rashes on your body brought about by allergies or bacteria, but it's another thing to get shingles, especially for older adults who have weaker immune systems. The illness is ...

Herpes zoster (HZ) can initially present with pain before the appearance of a rash, leading to diagnostic ... According to a recent review, treatment for ACNES depends on and may include ...

If you or your child have this type of rash, get medical care immediately. A healthcare provider can determine if a potentially dangerous infection is causing the rash and start the proper treatment.