I would like to introduce the definition and symptoms of shingles.

Through my previous writing, I would like to introduce you to the symptoms of shingles. My experience, I hope it will be very helpful for those with shingles. That's why I am leaving this message.

Postherpetic neuralgia is a latent state where the varicella-zoster virus remains inactive. When it reactivates, shingles symptoms occur, and the pathological skin symptoms are localized to the areas of the sensory nerve distribution of the affected nerve root. If severe pain and sensory abnormalities accompany shingles symptoms in a single area, red spots appear along the nerve in the region where shingles is detected. Multiple blisters appear in clusters along the nerve in the area where shingles symptoms are present. The blisters or vesicles associated with shingles can resemble those seen in chickenpox patients, and histopathological findings are often similar. Among the symptoms of shingles, the vesicles change over approximately 10 days to 2 weeks; if pus accumulates around the shingles area, the area becomes more opaque or forms scabs. If the blisters burst due to contact or other reasons, ulcers may form. Usually, after about two weeks, scabs form and the symptoms improve. Even after the skin lesions improve, the affected area may continue to be painful, which is known as postherpetic neuralgia. This neuralgic pain occurs in about 30% of elderly patients, and in some cases, the pain is so severe that opioid analgesics are required.

The symptoms of shingles and the most effective treatment method for you is the development and use of the shingles prevention vaccine. Therefore, for adults over 60 years old, it is recommended to receive this vaccination to prevent shingles. Today, I have explained in detail the symptoms of shingles. To avoid getting shingles, as I mentioned earlier, vaccination is the priority, along with maintaining your immune strength through a nutritious diet and appropriate exercise, including aerobic and strength training. I believe that maintaining your immune system is the best solution to prevent shingles in Cheonan.