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Can shingles show up on a ct scan?
Yes, shingles can be detected on a CT scan, although it is not the primary method for diagnosing the condition. The scan may reveal changes in the skin and underlying tissues, such as inflammation or lesions, particularly if the shingles has led to complications. However, a clinical examination and patient history are typically more reliable for diagnosing shingles.
Should a child get a second chickenpox vaccine if he developed shingles a few years after the initial vaccine for chickenpox was given?
Current recommendations are for two doses of chickenpox vaccine, regardless of the history of chickenpox or shingles.
Can you get shingles from shingles if you have had shingles before?
No. Shingles is not contagious, but someone with shingles can give chicken pox or varicella to someone who has not had chicken pox before.
What is shingles in Spanish?
Shingles
Can one pimple be shingles?
No. You only get shingles's if you have had chickenpox. No chickenpox no shingles's.
Will the shingles vaccine protect you from ever getting shingles?
Shingles vaccine protects you from the shingles for few years only.
Can you get the shingles vaccine after having shingles?
You could get the vaccine if you already had shingles; but it may not help you from recurrence of zoster, which by the way is less than 5%. If it does recur, the vaccine may help you.
Will heat from sunlight cause shingles to return?
Yes, heat from sunlight can cause shingles to return, particularly in individuals who have previously experienced shingles (herpes zoster). Sunlight can weaken the immune system and increase stress levels, both of which can trigger a recurrence of the virus. Additionally, excessive sun exposure can lead to skin irritation, which might exacerbate symptoms in those prone to shingles. It's essential for individuals with a history of shingles to protect their skin from prolonged sun exposure.
Is shingles vaccine effective after shingles outbreak?
Can you take the shingles shot while having shingles
Can you get shingles from lying in a bed after someone else who had shingles say in a hospital?
Shingles is caused by the chickenpox virus. You do not get shingles from someone with shingles; you get chickenpox from someone with shingles. Then when you get older, you will get shingles because you had chickenpox. Or, you might get older and never get chickenpox. In that case, you will thank your mother for having you vaccinated against chickenpox when you were a child.
Can you get pregnant after shingles?
You can get pregnant after having shingles.
Did the hottub cause shingles?
No, it did not cause shingles.
