Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus lies dormant in the body. The virus can reactivate years later, causing shingles. Shingles most commonly affect people over the age of … Continue reading 9 Natural Ways to Heal Shingles Scars