The truth about shingles

ADVICE FROM OUR WOMAN’S WEEKLY DOCTOR

Q A couple of weeks ago, I had shingles, which affected the left side of my forehead. The blisters have all healed, but I’m in a lot of pain. It feels like the skin on the affected part is constantly

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