A 27-year-old male presented with complaints of a rash on the abdomen and lower legs. He states the rash ... becoming less scaly, more extensive, pustular, pruritic, and painful (Berger, 2007 ...

At first, individuals may notice a small spot or lump on the skin in the center of a rash. In the early stages, the rash may be: warm to the touch smooth scaly ... on the face, legs, and arms.

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Shingles (herpes zoster) usually occurs on the torso and face, but it may also ...