I have had a rash for 7 days I went to the doctor and he said it is shingles. I thought shingles affected the 50 and over population.
2007-10-17 11:54:59 · 3 answers · asked by firefly 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Shingles can affect anyone. It is most common in older adults, but anyone with a poor immune system can get it.
It comes from the chicken pox virus.
Rash usually lasts 2-3 weeks and pain 6.
Cool wet dry compresses can ease discomfort
2007-10-17 12:05:26 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well you don't say how old you are.... but one can get Shingles at any age after being ill with chicken pox.....
2007-10-17 12:17:46 · answer #2 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope...Shingles is a variation on the chicken pox virus and any one can get it.
2007-10-17 11:59:12 · answer #3 · answered by Shelly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋