r/shingles

The purpose of this subreddit is to offer support for the physical and emotional trauma that can occur during and after shingles outbreaks. If you are looking for a diagnosis, please consult a medical professional. Anyone claiming to be a medical professional on this subreddit is purposely unverified. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful, blistering skin rash due to the varicella-zoster virus - the same virus that causes chickenpox.