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A shingles diagnosis: one expert weighs in

Written byJameson Kowalczyk

Medically reviewedbyMark Arredondo, MDin October 2025

Updated onOctober 27, 2025

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Pain Management Skin Health

Nethea discusses the painful rash that woke her in the middle of the night, her recovery and what she can do to prevent shingles from returning.

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A shingles diagnosis: one expert weighs in

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