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[|Human|] I have burning skin, that feels like it has been scoulded in the left kidney area.  The same thing just above the pubic line.  I have had it a week now with no rash or visible differences.  I now feel sick, achey and am starting to itch in various places all over.  My son (6) broke out in what looks like chicken pox this morning although he has already had it three years ago.  I have had chicken pox 20 years ago.  I am wondering if I have shingles
[|AI|]  Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Shingles is caused by virus varicella zoster. It is also called herpes zoster. Shingle occurs when the virus that causes chickenpox starts up again in your body.  The virus usually affects one nerve only and on one side of the body. Symptoms occur in the area of skin that the nerve supplies. The usual symptoms are itching, tingling, pain and rash. The rash could turn into clusters of blisters. Preceding to the appearance of these symptoms, you may have a headache and also feel like flu like having symptoms. Kindly consult Dermatologist for clinical evaluation and management. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.