OMG - I Have A Red Sore On My Cheek! Am I Going To Die?

3. Shingles

Shingles are formed from the same virus that causes chickenpox. It is characterized by a painful rash that may appear as blisters on the body. It occurs when the chickenpox virus is reactivated and causes irritation to nerve tissues. Although the blisters usually appear on the trunk of the body, a shingles rash may also develop on the face. Antiviral medications are generally used to treat the rash. A childhood chickenpox vaccine greatly reduces the risk of developing shingles.