Shingles in the face

Brief overview Causes and risk factors: Infection with varicella zoster virus, outbreak of the disease after surviving chickenpox infection Symptoms: pain, skin rash, inflammation, disruption or damage to eye and ear functions Diagnosis: Based on appearance and physical examination, PCR test or cell culture if necessary Treatment: Skin care ointments for rashes, painkillers, antiviral medication, … Facial Shingles: Causes, Course, Prognosis