Does shingles leave scars?

Written by Zhu Zhu

Dermatology

Updated on January 30, 2025

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After shingles heal, in most cases, there are no scars left. Shingles typically cause symptoms such as blisters or rashes on the skin, which are mostly located in the epidermal layer of the skin and do not infect below the dermis. Therefore, once these blisters heal, they only scab over on the epidermal layer. After the scab falls off, the original skin regrows without any scarring. However, if the patient is prone to scarring, they are generally left with scars.

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herpes zoster symptoms

The symptoms of herpes zoster primarily manifest as irregular erythema on certain parts of the body's skin, followed by clusters of rice-grain or mung bean-sized raised vesicular rash, blisters, and blood blisters. These rashes generally appear on one side of the body, not crossing the body's midline, and are accompanied by local sensations of burning, scalding pain, stabbing pain, numbness, itching, and other abnormal neural sensations.

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Can I eat chicken with herpes zoster?

People with shingles can eat chicken. Shingles is a contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus, often occurring in patients with low immunity. The onset of shingles is not directly related to diet. After contracting shingles, it is recommended to rest and eat protein-rich foods such as chicken to enhance the body's resistance, which is beneficial for the recovery of the disease. This provides the necessary nutrients to complement the medical treatment of shingles.

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Does herpes zoster require hospitalization?

Whether hospitalization is needed after contracting shingles depends on the severity of the condition. In most cases, shingles is mild and does not require hospitalization. Treatment can be managed with oral antiviral medications, supplements to nourish the nerves, and topical medications. However, if the shingles is severe and causes complications, hospitalization may be necessary. It is advised to maintain a light diet, avoid overly spicy foods, and ensure adequate rest.

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What family does shingles belong to?

Shingles can be treated in three medical departments. First, dermatology. Since the blisters primarily appear on the skin, seeing a dermatologist can treat shingles. Second, neurology. As shingles may be caused by nerve damage, treatment can be sought from a neurologist. Third, for severe pain, especially if postherpetic neuralgia remains after shingles, one can consult the pain management department. The initial symptoms of shingles are mainly pain, particularly unilateral limb or unilateral scalp/facial pain.

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What department should I go to for shingles?

Herpes zoster should be treated in dermatology, and patients should visit the dermatology department. Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is an acute vesicular skin disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is particularly common in the spring and autumn seasons. It mostly affects adults and is even more prevalent among the elderly. Before the rash appears, there may be varying degrees of prodromal symptoms such as fever, fatigue, and loss of appetite. Neuralgia is a characteristic of the disease, and pain can occur before or after the eruption of the rash. The rash follows the distribution of cutaneous nerves, with the most common areas being the intercostal nerves, cervical nerves, trigeminal nerves, and sacral nerves. The rash is usually unilateral and does not typically cross the midline of the body. The duration of herpes zoster is about two to four weeks for recovery, and generally, it does not recur after healing. However, some elderly and frail patients may suffer from chronic pain as a sequelae, so timely medical consultation is important.