A few days after the first symptoms of shingles (also called herpes zoster), you may see a rash of little bumps where you felt the pain. It’s usually only on one side of your body or face. Rarely, it’s all over your body. The condition also:
In 2-3 days, you may see fluid-filled blisters that grow and pop open. Then a hard crust forms on top of them. After a few days, the scabs fall off.
Causes a sharp, stabbing, or burning pain
Sometimes itches
Feels very sensitive to the touch