Shingles on your penis: Signs of penile shingles to look out for based on case studies - Express

SHINGLES is a viral infection that results in blisters and painful rashes. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same that causes chickenpox. Only people who've had chickenpox before can develop shingles. Some people might develop signs of infection…

Research suggests that when herpes zoster develops on the penis, the virus travels through the S2, S3, and S4 nerves. These nerves are linked to the skin on the scrotum, the buttocks, the back of th… [+401 chars]

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