How long does it take to show signs of shingles after having chickenpox?
Most people who have had chickenpox never develop shingles; however, anyone who has ever had chickenpox or been vaccinated against chickenpox can develop shingles, including children. Shingles most commonly occurs in people age 50 years and older and the incidence of the disease keeps increasing with increasing age. Is there a test for shingles? Yes. The test consists of a laboratory examination of cells taken from a skin lesion.
