10 Shingles Symptoms
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4. Rash
A rash is a disturbance in the normal structure of the skin, usually involving changes in the skin color and texture. It is a non-specific symptom that can be seen in many conditions. Usually, a rash can cause itchiness in the affected area, but this is not always the case.
This is the most characteristic symptom associated with shingles. The appearance of a red patch in the affected region signals the onset of the second stage of the disease known as the acute eruptive phase. Usually, the rash will only affect the regions that are associated with the affected nerve but some people might have a more disseminated presentation. This rash is usually painful and it can be itchy as well. The location is going to be determined by the affected nerve but the most common sites of the rash are the torso and the abdomen.
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