“Shingles outbreak?”
If I have shingles outbreak in one area can it also break out on other areas of my body?
Female | 75 years old
3 Answers
GeriatricianGeriatrician
You can have shingles in one or more areas and it can spread.
Hello,
NO, Shingles does not spread to another body part by toughing it. However, it can spread to someone who has not had chickenpox, and the rash can be quite painful. Best to treat it well.
NO, Shingles does not spread to another body part by toughing it. However, it can spread to someone who has not had chickenpox, and the rash can be quite painful. Best to treat it well.
Yes, rarely
