What is shingles, what causes this disease?

Shingles is a viral disease, it appears most often on the face near the eyeball, on the chest along the ribs, in the form of tiny bubbles on the reddened skin. The changes are very painful.

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Remember that our expert's answer is informative and will not replace a visit to the doctor.

Magdalena Ciupińska

Cosmetologist, professor at the Academy of Cosmetology and He alth Care

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