Treating Shingles

Shingles is an acute and severely painful skin rash, which is caused by the by the varicella zoster virus. Shingles usually appears in a band, a strip, or a small area on one side of the face or body, it is also called a herpes zoster.

Shingles is most common in older adults and people who have weak immune systems because of stress, injury, certain medicines, or other reasons. Most people who get shingles will get better and will not get it again.

For more information please schedule an appointment for a consultation. Dr. Goulko will design a course of treatment tailored to your particular case.