Why do I keep getting shingles in the same spot?

Recurrent shingles occurs when a person repeatedly develops shingles. Risk factors for recurrent shingles include stress, immunosuppressant medications, and HIV. Doctors recommend that people aged 50 years and over get two doses of the Shingrix vaccine to help prevent shingles.

What causes shingles a second time?

Recurrent bouts of shingles are often associated with immune system problems that occur with aging or as a result of a medical condition or treatment. One of the best ways to prevent future attacks is to get the shingles vaccine.

Are shingles worse the second time?

In general, the research suggests that your risk of getting shingles a second time is about the same as the risk you had of getting shingles the first time. The amount of time between the first case of shingles and a recurrence has not been well-researched.

How often shingles reoccur?

Over time, your chances of a second bout go up. One study found that within 7 years, the odds of getting it again may be almost 5\%. That’s about the same as the odds of getting shingles the first time.

Where is shingles rash located?

Most commonly, the shingles rash develops as a stripe of blisters that wraps around either the left or right side of your torso. Sometimes the shingles rash occurs around one eye or on one side of the neck or face.

How long do you feel unwell with shingles?

Most cases of shingles last three to five weeks. The first sign is often burning or tingling pain; sometimes it includes numbness or itching on one side of the body. Somewhere between one and five days after the tingling or burning feeling on the skin, a red rash will appear.

Do you need to see a doctor for shingles?

Contact your doctor promptly if you suspect shingles, but especially in the following situations: The pain and rash occur near an eye. If left untreated, this infection can lead to permanent eye damage. You’re 60 or older, because age significantly increases your risk of complications.