Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a reddish rash that tends to itch and cause pain, which grows in a circular way through the body, snake-like.
A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in diseases of the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes.
A doctor or family doctor is responsible for diagnosing and prescribing medical treatments to patients. The family doctor refers to patients where a specialist when a specific treatment is required.
Remember that for the proper selection of health professional that treats shingles you must consider the nature, severity and symptoms you are presenting.