Herpes Zoster Pain
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The pain from herpes zoster is the discomfort caused by this infection, which is caused by the same virus as chickenpox and can reactivate years later. The pain sometimes persists even when the skin rash has already disappeared.
How it presents: burning, stabbing, or intense sensitivity in a limited area of the body, often in the form of a band, with or without skin lesions.
When is it worth consulting? When the pain is intense or prolonged, since timely management is usually more favorable.
Who treats it? The pain specialist, an expert in pain management, and the anesthesiologist are professionals who can help; some people also turn to acupuncture as support. If you experience this type of pain, having it assessed by a professional will guide you on the available options.
Data on 634 doctors who treat herpes zoster pain
Which specialist treats herpes zoster pain?
Pain from shingles (herpes zoster) is managed by a pain-management anesthesiologist or a pain medicine specialist. If you have intense, persistent pain in the area where you had shingles, see one of these specialists. You can find these specialists near you through our directory.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in herpes zoster pain
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Erika Salinas Lezama
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Elizabeth Maldonado Espinosa
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Dr. Lorena Ibañez
Dr. Jetzabel Ortiz
Dr. Axel Bermúdez Sotelo
Frequently asked questions
What is herpes zoster pain?
The pain from herpes zoster is the discomfort caused by this infection, which is caused by the same virus as chickenpox and can reactivate years later. The pain sometimes persists even when the skin rash has already disappeared.
Which doctor treats herpes zoster pain?
Pain from shingles (herpes zoster) is managed by a pain-management anesthesiologist or a pain medicine specialist. If you have intense, persistent pain in the area where you had shingles, see one of these specialists. You can find these specialists near you through our directory.