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What does the shingles rash looks like? Who’s at risk? And who needs the shingles vaccine? Get your questions answered in this WebMD slideshow.
This article describes what a shingle rash looks like at different stages of the infection. It also lists other conditions that look like shingles and explains what to expect after a shingles rash has cleared.
Shingles is a painful rash that appears as blotchy red patches and clusters of blisters. Here’s how shingles looks at different stages in pictures.
April 24, 2024. Photos of Shingles. At a glance. Below are examples of shingles rashes on the human body, caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Some of these photos might be unsuitable for children. Viewing discretion is advised. Shingles skin rash. Shingles rash on the neck. Person with dark skin presenting shingles rash on face.
I’ll show you shingles pictures to help you figure out if you have the shingles rash and what stage it’s in. I’ll also provide pictures of especially extreme cases and discuss what to do if you have one of these more dangerous rashes.
The shingles rash typically is in a stripe, band or clusters, with blisters that resemble chickenpox (but not as many and not as scattered as with chickenpox). They will be open and oozing for the first few days, then will scab over and gradually disappear over the next 2 weeks or so.
The only way to confirm if symptoms are due to shingles is by visiting a doctor for an accurate diagnosis. However, the photos in the following slideshow can help a person identify whether...