Shingles tends to start with a tingling sensation, itching, or stabbing pain on the skin.
Several days later, the person will develop a rash. This will usually start as a band or patch of raised dots. The rash can appear anywhere, but the most commonly affected areas are the face or the side of the torso.
These dots then turn into small blisters that fill with fluid. Over several days, these will dry out and crust over.
The rash can be itchy and painful, but symptoms can vary for everyone. For some people, the itch and pain will be mild, while symptoms can be more intense for others.
According to the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, the rash and pain will usually last around 3–5 weeks.
During this time, children with shingles may also experience:
- fever
- chills
- headache
- feeling sick
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