Dr. Suvash Sahu
Dermatology
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Hello doctor,
I noticed this itchy, sore and bubbly rash on my back, in the bra strap area. The rash is relatively small and oval in shape. I have attached an image for your better understanding. I have been using tanning beds, so I am not sure if that could have caused this rash. But my mom says this looks like shingles. I am worried, as I have a family history of shingles. I have had chicken pox previously.
Hello,
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I have read your query and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Shingles is a viral infection caused by varicella zoster. It is characterized by unilateral pain, with multiple fluid-filled eruptions limited to a dermatome. It does seem like herpes zoster, that is, shingles. But, the presence of itching is not a symptom of shingles. Are these rashes unilaterally localized to a particular area of the skin? Do you have any burning pain? If yes, then it is shingles. Then, I suggest taking tablet Acyclovir 800 mg five times a day and 5 % Acyclovir ointment twice daily for five days after consulting your dermatologist. Investigate for blood sugar, HBsAg, and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) tests to rule out the cause of immunosuppression.
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