4. the act of prescribing. 5. something that is prescribed. 6. a long established custom or a claim based on one. 7. (Law) law. a. the uninterrupted possession of property over a stated period of time, after which a right or title is acquired (positive prescription)
Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is a painful skin rash. Shingles is caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. Older adults and individuals with a weakened immune system are at greatest risk for developing shingles.
The signs and symptoms of shingles usually affect only a small section of one side of your body. These signs and symptoms may include: 1  Pain, burning, numbness or tingling.2  Sensitivity to touch.3  A red rash that begins a few days after the pain. 4  Fluid-filled blisters that break open and crust over. 5  Itching.he signs and symptoms of shingles usually affect only a small section of one side of your body. These signs and symptoms may include: 1  Pain, burning, numbness or tingling. 2  Sensitivity to touch. 3  A red rash that begins a few days after the pain. 4  Fluid-filled blisters that break open and crust over.