SYMPTOM GUIDE

What is Shingles?

What is Shingles?

A painful rash caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus. Medome helps you understand what’s normal, what’s not, and what to do next. 

A painful rash caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus. Medome helps you understand what’s normal, what’s not, and what to do next. 

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WHAT IT USUALLY MEANS

Burning or tingling before rash appears 

Painful, blistering rash across area 

Lingering nerve pain 

Common Questions

“Can I get shingles more than once?”

“Can I get shingles more than once?”

Yes, though uncommon, recurrences can happen. 

Yes, though uncommon, recurrences can happen. 

“Is a shingles rash contagious?”

“Is a shingles rash contagious?”

You can’t catch shingles, but the virus can cause chickenpox in others.

You can’t catch shingles, but the virus can cause chickenpox in others.

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Medome indentifies patterns.

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When to Seek Attention

Seek medical help if you experience any of the following:

Seek medical help if you experience any of the following:

Rash near the eye 

Rash near the eye 

Severe pain or widespread blisters 

Severe pain or widespread blisters 

Persistent pain after rash heals 

Persistent pain after rash heals 

Medome is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical decisions.

Medome is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical decisions.

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Critical details get missed when your health information is scattered. Medome connects the dots across your complete record.

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Get In Touch

Email: service@medome.ai

Phone: (617) 319-6434


This is Dr. Steven Charlap's cell. Please text him first, explaining who you are and how he can help you. Use WhatsApp outside the US.

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00AM - 9:00PM ET