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Shingles (infection)
Shingles (herpes zoster) is a viral disease caused by a virus similar to that which causes chicken pox. Persons affected by the disease experience painful skin rash with blisters that occur along a particular nerve path.
797 Questions
Can a nurse without chickenpox exposure take care of a patient with active shingles?
A nurse without proper immunization is fooling herself.
How many mites generally cause infestations for scabies patients?
Most infestations with scabies are caused by no more than 15 mites altogether.Infestation with huge numbers of mites (on the order of thousands to millions) occurs when an individual does not scratch, or when an individual has a weakened immune system.
Referring to roof shingles what is making a book?
a collection o f diffrent legnths of shingals used at the vary begning of the roof
Can you put a radiant barrier over an old shingle roof and put new shingles on top?
No. A radiant barrier requires an air space to function properly. If the radiant barrier s sandwiched between two solid objects, then the heat will be able to conduct right through it. If you would like to apply a radiant barrier over your existing roof, one solution would be to use spacers or furring strips over the existing roof and use either a tile or metal roof over the spacers. If you must have asphalt shingles, then the radiant barrier would have to be applied in the attic space.
A similar issue came up when people wanted to install a radiant barrier under concrete where it would have any air space. In a letter to a manufacturer, the FTC wrote, "It is well accepted that reflective insulation and radiant barrier products must have an air space adjacent to the reflective material to be effective." I am including a link to this letter below.
http:/www.rimainternational.org/pdf/ftc-letter.pdf
Was shingles used for diplomas?
No, though at one time, sheepskin (cloth) was used for diplomas. Once someone graduated, they were able to begin a profession based on their degree. In the manner of a doctor, lawyer, druggist, optometrist, etc, they would open an office and hang a thin slab of wood out in front to advertise their name and trade, hence the expressions like: "He graduated, found a small office to rent, and hung out his shingle".
What body system does shingles affect?
Its mainly common in men and women over 50 but from experience, 11 year olds can get it too! ( yes i am 12 and i had shingles at the start of year 7). the only reason young people get it is if they had chicken pox under the age of 1 year old and it hasn't completely gone away.
Sources?
i did some research after i had it to see what it was
How many roof shingles do you need for a roof of 924sq ft?
You will need to get 10 square of shingles, 3 bundles usually equal one square but it depends on if you get 30 year 40 year 50 years shingles ect. talk to your seller, but you will need ten square
How does one prevent shingles?
See your doctor;
Seek professional medical attention, because nothing you do at home can treat and eliminate the shingles virus by itself. This is a highly painful disease and the sooner it is treated the sooner you will get relief.
Medicate:
The best treatment for the shingles virus is to begin a course of medications as prescribed by your doctor. Most likely you will be given a combination of three types of medications. First, you will be given an antiviral drug to deal with the virus itself and eliminate it.
Get some rest:
The best thing you can do for yourself to treat the shingles virus attacking you is to get some much needed rest. Take off from work. Sleep more than usual. Don't do anything physically straining while you are working to get the virus under control. Your body needs to put all it's energy and resources into fighting off the shingles virus.
Wash the rash and blisters:
Make sure you are keeping the affected area clean, cool and moist. Often times a cool bath is suggested. Regular soap, without perfumes and special additives is best. You might want to follow up a washing with some sort of topical cream. Your doctor can help you decide which cream would be best for shingles and provide the best soothing relief.
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As you may be aware, shingles is caused by a virus, the same one that causes chickenpox. Basically it is a re-emergence of the chickenpox virus. The virus is usually contained to an area of skin called a dermatome. This is the descriptive name for an area of skin supplied by a particular group of nerves. While the rash you have might spread along this dermatome, it almost never crosses into another one. This means that if it isn't already on your face, it won't go there. Stress won't spread the virus, but being stressed will affect your immune system. The medicine your doctor gave you is almost certainly aciclovir, which is an anti-viral drug taken up to 5 times a day. This must be started as soon as possible and should not be stopped mid-way through the course of else it will not be as effective. Unfortunately this is the only medical way to treat a virus. The only other option is that painkillers which may be needed. The rash should subside by the end of the course. You should be aware that some patients experience persisting pain after the rash has gone, occasionally for up to 6 months. This can be treated readily with painkillers and neurotransmitter drugs such as gabapentin and you should see your doctor if you are worried about this.
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Unconfirmed Home Remedy
Find some Mountain Laurel tree (evergreen shrub). Take the leaves and boil them. Put the liquid in a spray bottle and spray the rash. My grandmother was cured from shingles after one month of application of this plant.
Are you contagious with shingles?
This is not exactly true. If you have chickenpox as a child, you cannot then get shingles as an adult. However, if you do not have chickenpox as a child but get it as an adult, it is possible that this will develop into shingles.
Can you get shingles from your husband?
Assuming you have had chicken pox, or the vaccination, you can't get shingles from your husband.
How often does herpes zostar occur?
About 20% of the population that had chickenpox will develop shingles later in life.
Does Terrasil work for shingles?
Ive had better results with tea tree oil and crushed zinc applyed topicly. Can say terresil works yet if not refund
Do shingles settle in eyes and ears?
Yes that can happen. If it's in the eye you need to see your doctor and get referred to an eye specialist for a check.
Will taking gabapentin cause you to have shingles?
Gabapentin is a medication that treats pain caused by shingles.
Shingles is the reason you have been prescribed the medication.
Can chickenpox vaccine cause shingles?
Chickenpox vaccine does not cause shingles directly, but the virus, like naturally-caught virus, stays in the spinal cord and may be reactivated later to cause herpes. The chances are lower with chickenpox vaccine than with chickenpox disease.
Minimun slope on a shingle roof?
Usually 4/12, it will say on the bundle of shingles. At that pitch you would probably want a layer of bituminus underlayment under the shingles, at least anywhere where it is cold in winter.
Which artwork was referred to as an explosion in a shingle factory?
Marcel Duchamp's "Nude Descending a Staircase"
It's not unusual for shingles on the forehead to affect the eyes. The virus spreads through the nerves.
What is the calculation formula for roofing shingles X Sq Footage of roof?
3 bundles of shingles per 100 sq ft of roof
Herpes zoster has an acute phase when the skin lesions are present. In a week or two, the skin lesions resolve, and then many people have a chronic pain syndrome for months or years afterwards.
Does shingles grow in one spot?
I believe it does. After suffering for years with no rash and having all the nerve pain, etc. I finally got the common shingles rash that looks like a band going around the waist. However, right now I have just one single spot on the side of my back mid-section that is driving me crazy itching. I also am experiencing nerve pain.
There seems to be many misconceptions about this virus. First of all it is generally believed that you have to be fifty years or older to get it. I started having symptoms back in my late thirties. Secondly, many doctors believe unless you have the rash you can't have shingles. That is completely untrue. Although, rare, a small segment of shingle patients have nerve pain, fever, swollen lymph nodes and even itching without the physical appearance of the rash.
The lack of the rash makes it extremely difficult to get a diagnosis and subsequently treatment.
There is a shingles vaccine shot available now. It is my understanding that many insurances do not cover it and it is expensive at $200. That said the pain of shingles is unbearable and the $200 would be well worth the cost.
Shingles is a painful disease caused by the chicken pox virus. Shingles has nothing to do with Botox.
