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