Thailand is transitioning into an aging society, and for those 50 and older, declining immunity is a key concern due to aging ...

Individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and multiple sclerosis (MS) had fewer herpes zoster (shingles) attacks if ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles.

The incidence of herpes zoster was 5.4 cases vs. 11.1 cases per 1000 person-years in the vaccinated versus placebo groups, and the incidence of postherpetic neuralgia was 0.5 cases vs. 1.4 cases ...

Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a painful skin rash with blisters. The disease can occur at any age, but those affected are ...

The following is a summary of “Comparative safety of oral Janus kinase inhibitors versus dupilumab in patients with atopic ...

Considering taking supplements to treat herpes zoster shingles? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of herpes zoster shingles. Follow the links to read ...

Around 8% of people who suffer an episode of shingles will get an infection in the eye, a condition known as herpes zoster ophthalmicus, or HZO. About 1 in 10 HZO cases result in moderate to ...

also referred to as herpes zoster, is an infectious viral disease marked by painful, blistering rashes that usually appear in ...

Intermittent: (at 1 st sign of recurrence) 200mg every 4hrs (5 times daily) for 5 days. Herpes zoster: 800mg every 4hrs (5 times daily) for 7–10 days. Varicella (start at earliest sign/symptom ...