When your skin is red, itchy, and irritated, it could be a rash or it might be hives. We spoke with experts to learn how to tell the difference and the best ways to manage them.

Compared with the general population and those hospitalized for other infections, older adults with severe herpes zoster have a higher risk for dementia.

If you've ever had chickenpox in your childhood, chances are you're likely to develop shingles in the future. While people might assume that shingles — a painful, blistering rash — only ...

Published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, the study shows that the new molecule—called POM-L-BHDU—can effectively ...

“HSV-1 is a common virus to which almost everyone is exposed early in life,” says David Hunter, M.D., an assistant professor ...

Postherpetic neuralgia, or PHN, is the most common complication that shingles can cause. Your shingles symptoms usually go away when the rash is gone. But with postherpetic neuralgia, you may feel ...

If successful, POM-L-BHDU could be a game changer for the millions of people affected by herpes and shingles around the world ...

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While most people think of shingles as an intensely painful skin condition, new research suggests the vaccine designed to prevent it could do far more than stop a rash. A study from Wales has ...

The Nova Scotia government will begin covering the cost of the shingles vaccine as of May 28 for residents aged 65 and older. Premier Tim Houston said Tuesday that residents can start booking ...

But certain medical conditions can also cause blisters, such as burns and infections like chickenpox, shingles ... possible causes of blisters. The herpes simplex virus causes painful blisters ...

Adults who have received the shingles vaccine are 26% less likely to have a heart attack or stroke, latest research has underscored. A new study from experts in South Korea has found that the shingles ...