Also called shingles, it is a viral infection which is caused by the same virus that results in chicken pox. Any person who has earlier suffered from chicken pox has a chance of developing herpes zoster. The virus remains inactive in certain nerve cells of the body and when it becomes active

Hives is medically better known as Urticaria, these are pink or red bumps or raised patches of skin. At times they have a pale center. Hives generally cause itch but they can sting and burn. These can occur on anyplace on the body and vary in shape and size. The size of hives can vary from small