Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. When children get chickenpox their body makes immune proteins so they don’t get chickenpox again. When we get older and our immune system becomes compromised, the immune proteins in the blood go down which allows the chickenpox virus to awaken. In this video
Dr. Minkoff will explain:
- Signs and symptoms of shingles
- What to do at the first sign of singles
- Treatment options for shingles
- When to see a Doctor