Shingles Related Links
More information on shingles is available at these websites recommended by the U.S.News & World Report Library:
A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, MedlinePlus provides a wide range of links concerning shingles. Additionally, its medical encyclopedia entry for herpes zoster provides basic information about the condition.
ClinicalTrials.gov (National Institutes of Health): Shingles
The NIH maintains ClinicalTrials.gov, a research database of federally and privately supported clinical trials. For more information, see the clinical trials Resource Information page.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: Shingles
Also from NIH, NIAID covers the cause, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and complications of shingles.
American Academy of Dermatology: Herpes Zoster
Users can find answers to their basic questions about herpes zoster, as well as find a dermatologist through the AAD site.
American Academy of Family Physicians: Shingles
The AAFP discusses the symptoms, pain, and treatment of shingles.