Shingles are definitely no fun at all. I had them in high school when I was about 15 years old. Mine lasted at least 2 months. They appeared on the left side of my back and slowly spread in a small circle. After they started to go away, they left a noticeable scar for about a year. It has now faded and become barely visible.
My worst experience with shingles was the tingles and sensitivity I felt on the left side of my body. It is the strangest feeling that is difficult to describe. I used a topical ointment I received from the dermatologist, which helped with the symptoms and appearance.
I was quite embarrassed when I had them. It seemed like a disease that one would get from visiting a desolate foreign country. The name alone, makes people say...um what do you have?
They definitely go away and the better care you take and the more prompt you are to do so, the faster the process will be! I would also suggest a anti-scar lotion or something similar.
Good luck and make sure your daughter sees a doctor.
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Hi Anon,
Shingles are definitely no fun at all. I had them in high school when I was about 15 years old. Mine lasted at least 2 months. They appeared on the left side of my back and slowly spread in a small circle. After they started to go away, they left a noticeable scar for about a year. It has now faded and become barely visible.
My worst experience with shingles was the tingles and sensitivity I felt on the left side of my body. It is the strangest feeling that is difficult to describe. I used a topical ointment I received from the dermatologist, which helped with the symptoms and appearance.
I was quite embarrassed when I had them. It seemed like a disease that one would get from visiting a desolate foreign country. The name alone, makes people say...um what do you have?
They definitely go away and the better care you take and the more prompt you are to do so, the faster the process will be! I would also suggest a anti-scar lotion or something similar.
Good luck and make sure your daughter sees a doctor.
June 8, 2009 - 9:24amThis Comment
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