Why are Shingles outbreaks confined to one side of the body?

The reason this occurs is because the virus that causes Chicken Pox (Varicella Zoster) sneaks away to hide in the area of the body called “Dorsal Root Ganglia”. read more

So, to answer your first question, even after the first outbreak shingles can occur on the opposite side of the body, as it really depends on where the virus is. Shingles in the head or face is always concerning, as the virus can cause a rash near your eye. read more

Shingles is a painful rash that develops on one side of the face or body. The rash consists of blisters that typically scab over in 7 to 10 days. The rash usually clears up within 2 to 4 weeks. Before the rash develops, people often have pain, itching, or tingling in the area where the rash will develop. read more