(Alyssa Hui/ Very Well Health) — A rash can be a sign of a few different things, from an allergic reaction to eczema. But when a rash is accompanied by other symptoms like itching, burning, pain, or vision problems, it could be a sign of shingles.
The symptoms and complications that come with a shingles diagnosis can vary depending on your age. Take Dianne Feinstein, a Democratic senator from California, as an example.
Feinstein, 89, was diagnosed with shingles in February but continues to have complications from the viral infection. These include encephalitis, a type of brain inflammation, as well as Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS), a rare neurological disorder that causes facial paralysis and rash.
You may have heard of the latter thanks to another public figure. In June 2022, pop singer Justin Bieber was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, but did not report having any other serious complications associated with the condition. Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is caused by varicella zoster, the same virus that causes shingles and chickenpox. (…)