I read your recent column on shingles. I am 66 and in fairly good health. I had both Shingrix shots about five years ago and take hydroxyurea for polycythemia vera (PV).
Shingles is a viral infection that causes blistery, itchy, and painful rashes. These outbreaks can occur anywhere on the body, including the scalp. In addition to pain and itching, symptoms of ...
Additionally, the CDC also highlights that Shingrix offers greater than 90% protection against shingles and postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), a complication that can cause debilitating chronic pain. The ...
PHN is long-term nerve pain, which is a common complication of shingles. These lidocaine patches are prescription-only. OTC lidocaine 4% patches can be used to relieve minor aches and pains ...