the shingles rash usually consists of small bumps that may turn into blisters before bursting and crusting over. if shingles appears on the face the eye can be affected posing a threat to sight. this rash hurts sometimes intensely. people typically describe shingles pain as burning stabbing or electrical. "shingles can be almost unbearably painful " says jeffrey ralph md assistant professor of neurology at the university of california san francisco and a fellow of the neuropathy association. "the nerve itself is inflamed. the pain can sometimes come even weeks before a rash appears. "
what are the symptoms of shingles?