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Shingles is also called Herpes Zoster

It occurs to a fifth of the people who have had chickenpox and increases in chance when your elderly

They usually occur in a line on one side ofthe body without really passing the midline of a person

However Shingles can too be localized in one spot or circle area

It can also appear on the neck face and eyes in severe cases

There is no way to treat shingles without going to the doctor

Thus you need to go to a medical professional

The earlier you go to get dianosed the better

if withing around three days they can persrcibe a oral pill however if three days have past since incurring shingles then ointment will be perscribed to treat your shingles

Shingles tends to get worseand may possibly spread if you scratch so do not touch the infected area

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GO TO DOCTOR FOR THE ANSWER NOT ON WIKIANSWERS

Doctors are the only people with the knowledge to help cause anyone just can answer this question like my two year old cousin

especially if its medical you shouldn't consult the internet

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