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Homeopathy for Shingles

Oct 20, 2020

Shingles is a painful, contagious skin condition that can last for a month or up to a year. It stems from the same virus that causes chickenpox, but it's worse as the itch and pain that come with it can get in the way of your life. There are antiviral...

Acupuncture for Shingles

Sep 03, 2020

Anyone who's had chickenpox as a child is at risk of developing shingles because the virus never goes away once it has penetrated the body. It just lies dormant in a cluster of nerve tissues located in the root of the spinal cord, and then it reawakens...

All About Shingles: What it is, Causes & Symptoms

Apr 07, 2011

Shingles is a skin rash that is caused by the Varicella zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chicken pox. The zoster family of viruses is part of the herpes family and shingles is also called herpes zoster. Shingles only occurs in individuals...

Natural Treatments for Shingles

Jun 11, 2010

Shingles is an extremely painful condition that is caused by the herpes virus, which lies dormant in the body after having chickenpox, but can flare up again. You don’t have to suffer through it as there are some great natural therapies that really...

Skincare 101: What Do Dermatologists Do?

Dec 29, 2008

Dermatology is the branch of medicine that deals with skin diseases and skin health. Find out what dermatologists do, what treatments they use, and what type of skin conditions they can help with. What is Dermatology? Dermatology is concerned with...

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