Shingles

If you have shingles, it's important to get treatment quickly to minimize the severity of the outbreak. Trust our experienced team of dermatologists to provide treatment for shingles that helps you heal and minimizes uncomfortable symptoms. 

What Causes Shingles?

Shingles, also known as “herpes zoster,” is a viral infection caused by the chicken pox virus. Chicken pox virus remains dormant or inactive in nerve root cells of the body and can become reactivated by stress, trauma or illness with lowering of immunity.

Shingles rash is characterized by burning, pain, tingling or extreme sensitivity in one area of the skin. This then progresses to a red, linear rash that turns into a group of blisters, usually only on one side of the body. Shingles usually occurs only once and seldom recurs. 

Treatments for Shingles

Treating shingles quickly is important to minimize complications, like long-lasting nerve pain, and to help the skin heal more quickly. Our team of dermatologists will create a treatment plan that helps you heal and manages your symptoms. Treatment options can include:

• Antiviral medications, which can reduce the severity and duration of the outbreak if started early.
• Corticosteroids to manage discomfort and inflammation.
• Pain relievers.
• Soothing creams.