The main manifestation of shingles in patients with AIDS is a burning pain in the skin and abnormal sensation. In herpes zoster, the initial rash is mainly a localized red papule that develops into a blistering rash. The rash appears in batches and is distributed along the nerves. The rash is located on one side of the body and rarely extends beyond the midline of the torso. The rash will dry up in about 1 week and will fall off in about 2-3 weeks. There is no special difference between herpes zoster in AIDS patients and herpes zoster in the general population, the only difference is that the duration of the disease is a little longer in AIDS patients with herpes zoster.