How painful? That's hard to put into words. Printable ones, at least. Officially, shingles pain can range from mild to severe. The words "itchy" and "burning" frequently come up in descriptions.
In a statement, GSK Malaysia (GSK) said the disease arises from dormant VZV in the nervous system of adults aged 50 and above ...
It may cause burning pain ... including the face and scalp. Pain may peak as you notice a rash start to develop on one side of the scalp. You may first experience skin discoloration and bumps ...