Shingles: A Painful Reality For Many

Dr Peter Ch’ng Wee Beng, Consultant Dermatologist, Vice President , Gleneagles Hospital KL, Dermatological Society of Malaysia

26-Feb-25 10:58

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Shingles is a common infectious disease, but it should not be taken lightly as it can cause severe discomfort and potentially serious complications. Consultant Dermatologist at Gleneagles Hospital KL & Vice President of Dermatological Society of Malaysia, Dr Peter Ch’ng Wee Beng, joins us to explain who is at risk of developing shingles and how to spot its signs and symptoms.

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