The early stage of shingles called the prodromal stage begins 3 to 4 days before the rash appears.
Treatment for early stage shingles.
National institute of neurologic disorders and stroke.
Shingles is caused by the same virus known as varicella zoster virus as chickenpox.
Shingles can be painful and cause severe complications so early detection is necessary for effective treatment.
Early treatment can limit pain help the rash heal quicker and may reduce scarring.
Early symptoms include tingling and pain.
These vary from very mild skin irritation and pain to fever and other symptoms of severe illness.
New england journal of medicine 2005.
Your doctor can usually diagnose your shingles right.
Seek early treatment mayo clinic health letter june 2002.
In the early stages shingles can produce an extensive range of signs and symptoms.