What causes face shingles and what is the best way to treat them?

Answer by  cashian (376)

If you've had chicken pox, you can be at risk for shingles. Shingles usually occur when your immune defenses are down. There is no known reason why shingles attack a certain part of the body. However, face shingles need to be looked at immediately due to increased infection possibilities.

Answer by  informant31 (510)

Shingles occur when your loses the ability to keep the chickenpox virus inactive. Fatigue, stress, and a weakend immune system are common causes. See your doctor for antiviral medication. Keep clean with soap and water, wear loose clothing, and apply petroleum jelly. Do not scratch!

Answer by  DrMom (854)

Shingles is a herpes virus, the same one that causes chickenpox. It attacks nerve bands anywhere in the body and there is no particular cause for getting them on the face. As soon as you suspect shingles it is important to contact a doctor. Shingles can be extremely painful and may be lessened with the use of antiviral medication.

Answer by  kdem (551)

Shingles is caused by a dormant virus caused by originally having chicken pox. Shingles will follow the nerve path and an antiviral med is the only cure.