The rash appears as a band of red, itchy patches with fluid-filled blisters that break and crust over. It typically follows a nerve pathway, most commonly on one side of the face, trunk, or genitals.
The shingles virus itself isn’t contagious, but someone who hasn’t had chickenpox or the vaccine can contract chickenpox from close contact with your blisters. The best thing to do is act quickly and arrange to see one of our expert pharmacists at Touchwood Pharmacy Camberley.