There may be a loss of bowel and bladder function as the nervous system shuts down. The caregiver - usually a nurse or hospice caretaker - may suggest a catheter to collect urine; you can also place absorbent pads on the bed in case of accidents.
Fibroblasts begin entering the wound site two to five days after wounding as the inflammatory phase is ending, and their numbers peak at one to two weeks post-wounding. By the end of the first week, fibroblasts are the main cells in the wound. Fibroplasia ends two to four weeks after wounding.
In most people, the rash develops on the torso and extends to the front and the back of the body. The rash forms very painful blisters that typically become scabs in seven to 10 days. Most cases of shingles clear up within two to four weeks.