A leading pharmacist has warned Brits not to overlook changes to their skin – because they could be vital clues to a life-threatening condition. From a subtle discolouration to a change in texture or ...

There's a potential new treatment for people who develop ... It's the chickenpox virus that reactivates causing a rash and nerve pain. Shingles of the eye can cause scarring and vision loss.

Many Brits could be unknowingly teetering on the brink of serious health issues, as a leading expert warns that if left ...

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

Get medical attention right away if you develop a shingles rash near your eyes. These symptoms usually resolve as the rash heals. Treatment is most effective when you start it within the first few ...

Shingles can be debilitating and even cause permanent vision loss. But a new treatment plan may be able to provide relief for those who have suffered vision loss as a result of the virus.

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

The virus spreads down a nerve pathway to cause a painful blistering rash in the ... low-dose antiviral treatment to reduce eye disease in HZO and decrease pain from shingles." ...