concept   shingle
culture   Australia
statement   In Australia, 'shingle' can refer to small pebbles or a painful skin rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus.

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3 shingle Australia Shingles refer to a painful skin rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus, commonly known as chickenpox. 1
4 shingle Australia Shingles refer to a painful skin rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus. 1
5 shingling Australia Shingling is a technique for creating textured hair by applying styling products to define individual curls or waves. 1