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How Long Swelling From Shingles Last?

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Posted on Thu, 15 May 2014
Question: How long swelling from shingles last?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
one week

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Shingles rash evolve completely in 3 days.
Once the water filled lesions are formed, it starts healing.
It takes around 7 days for the swelling and redness to decrease and another 15 days for the skin to heal.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
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How Long Swelling From Shingles Last?

Brief Answer: one week Detailed Answer: Hello Shingles rash evolve completely in 3 days. Once the water filled lesions are formed, it starts healing. It takes around 7 days for the swelling and redness to decrease and another 15 days for the skin to heal. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you