Shingles

Shingles is one of those things that often starts off looking like something else. A bug bite, a rash, maybe a skin allergy. But if you’ve had chickenpox in the past and suddenly feel a tingling or burning sensation followed by a painful rash, shingles could be the cause. At Jacksonville Beach Dermatology, Dr. Angelia Stepien and Dr. Frank Don have years […]

Shingles, often called herpes zoster, is a viral condition. It generates a painful rash and can result in major health problems. Why is shingles dangerous for the elderly? As we get older, our immune systems decrease. It might be more difficult to fight off illnesses like shingles. That is why this condition is particularly concerning for