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shingles location

close-up of shingles rash and where shingles usually appears: top half of the head, neck and shoulders, and the belly or back area.

the shingles rash can appear anywhere on the body but will only be on one side of the body, the left or right. it will be in a band, a strip, or a small area. before the rash occurs, there is usually itching, tingling, or pain in that area. the rash turns into blisters after several days.

current as of: june 12, 2023

author: healthwise staff
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