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A shingles diagnosis: one expert weighs in

A shingles diagnosis: one expert weighs in

Learn Skin Understanding the impact of shinglesA shingles diagnosis: one expert weighs in

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.

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk.

Medically reviewed by Ann Wendling, MD, MPH.

Updated onAugust, 2026

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk.

Medically reviewed by Ann Wendling, MD, MPH.

Updated onAugust, 2026

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