Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus remains inactive in the body. #Shingles occurs when the virus reactivates later in life, often when the immune system is weakened. The most common symptom of is a painful rash. Other symptoms include the following: 🔴 Pain, itching, tingling, or numbness usually occurs before the rash appears. This can happen days or even weeks before the rash. 🔴 A rash typically appears on one side of the body, often as a single stripe or band of blisters. It can also appear on the face, sometimes near the eye. ⚠️ If it occurs near the eye, it is a medical emergency. Contact your health-care provider right away. 🔴 The rash consists of small, fluid-filled blisters that break open and crust over within a few days. 🔴 Some people may experience fever, headache, chills and fatigue. ...