Alisa Hrustic

2 weeks ago | self.com | Fatima Fahs |Alisa Hrustic

Thanks to its hallmark rash, which is characterized by red to brownish bumps that blister, leak fluid, and scab over, shingles, a.k.a. herpes zoster, is usually simple to diagnose. In its earliest stages, however, shingles can be slightly more insidious. That’s because the infection begins with nerve discomfort: a deep burning, sharp tingling, or deep-seated itch in an area where a painful rash will ultimately emerge.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Alisa Hrustic

All products featured on Self are independently selected by Self editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. Collage: Self ; Source Photos: Getty ImagesThanks to its hallmark rash, which is characterized by red to brownish bumps that blister, leak fluid, and scab over, shingles, a.k.a. herpes zoster, is usually simple to diagnose. In its earliest stages, however, shingles can be slightly more insidious.

3 weeks ago | cntraveler.com | Alisa Hrustic

All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Catching a gnarly cold or getting a hellish sunburn can throw a wrench into any vacation, but shingles can be a whole other level of pain to deal with. It’s bad enough to get it when you’re in the comfort of your own home, let alone when you’re on a trip and can’t see your regular doctor.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Alisa Hrustic

All products featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by Condé Nast Traveler editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. Melianus Usmany/Getty ImagesCatching a gnarly cold or getting a hellish sunburn can throw a wrench into any vacation, but shingles can be a whole other level of pain to deal with.

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Alisa Hrustic

1 day agoA Dermatologist Told Me This $23 Retinol Cream Targets "Multiple Signs of Aging”A 72-year-old uses it to "smooth out" fine lines. As someone in their 20s, the concept of anti-aging skin care still mystifies me. I know that there are thousands of products that promise fountain-of-youth-level results, but how does one discern which ones are truly worth spending money on?