What is Shingles?
Shingles (also known as Herpes Zoster or the varicella-zoster virus) is a painful, blistering rash caused by the same virus as chickenpox. It is a reactivated form of the chicken pox viral infection, which has remained dormant in the body - usually for quite a long time after the initial infection - in the nerve tissue of the spinal cord and brain. Not life threatening, shingles can nevertheless be very painful. It is more common in older adults with weak immune systems. A vaccine for shingles is available, but due to the nature of the illness there's still a risk of infection.
Shingles symptoms usually occur in a small section of one side of the body as a red rash that appears after a few days of pain, burning, numbness, itching, or tingling. The rash may erupt into fluid-filled or crusty blisters. Some people also experience general aches, fever, and fatigue associated with shingles. Contagious as chickenpox is, you cannot spread shingles outbreaks, but can spread the varicella-zoster virus to those who have never contracted chickenpox.
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Below are some of the best home remedies (sent by our readers) to cure shingles quickly. Our most popular cure is apple cider vinegar, but other users have also reported success using aloe vera, cayenne pepper, coconut oil, and a whole lot of other remedies. Let us know what you try from Earth Clinic to cure shingles! Know of a remedy not yet listed here? Please don't hesitate to share it with us!
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