What Could Be The Reason I Have Mild Case Of Shingels I Had No Pain Little Itching?

Posted on Thu, 9 Jul 2020

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Question : I am 45 years old and my dermotolgist just diagnosed me with mild case of shingels , I had no pain, little itching , and its just a single stripe.
well I had read that it can be cause by hiv, but I am negative , so that worries me.
I just thought I was kinda young to get it

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Shingles is not the cause of HIV infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
Shingles is not a cause of HIV infection.
Any individual can develop shingles at any age without having HIV infection.
The severity of shingles also varies from person to person depending on the immunity of the individual.
You don’t have to worry about HIV infection.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (27 minutes later)

I guess that's what I always think when I hear immunity or immune system ... is hiv.

I am very healthy except for severe anxiety, I am overweight but trying to lose and I have PCOS.

I haven't been sick or anything lately, just a lot of stress. family stress, my job, the current world situation.

I have some indoor and outdoor allergies

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
HIV is not related directly to immunity or immune complex

Detailed Answer:
HIV is viral infection transmitted through the blood, secretions or sexual contact with an infected individual.
It is not related directly to immune complex and immunity.
Shingles can develop in anybody without having HIV infection.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)

I have also read much and even my doctor told me that stress can play a big part in shingles outbreak.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Stress can be a cause of shingles outbreak

Detailed Answer:
Yes stress can definitely be a cause of shingles outbreak and can even increase the duration of the problem.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana