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firefly asked in HealthDiseases & ConditionsInfectious Diseases · 1 decade ago

Am I too young ?

I have had a rash for 7 days I went to the doctor and he said it is shingles. I thought shingles affected the 50 and over population.

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  • Lisa
    1 decade ago
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    Shingles can affect anyone. It is most common in older adults, but anyone with a poor immune system can get it.

    It comes from the chicken pox virus.

    Rash usually lasts 2-3 weeks and pain 6.

    Cool wet dry compresses can ease discomfort

  • ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Well you don't say how old you are.... but one can get Shingles at any age after being ill with chicken pox.....

  • Shelly
    1 decade ago

    Nope...Shingles is a variation on the chicken pox virus and any one can get it.

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