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I've Had A Rash On My Back For 4 Days

Posted on Sun, 24 Feb 2019

Question: I've had a rash on my back for 4 days and now it's spreading. I just got a new job so I don't have a doctor yet and urgent care was closed due to volume. There are a lot of bumps and the skin between and around them is very pink. I'm using Cortisone 10 for the itch but need to know if this is a bigger deal than that

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload images

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through the query.

I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to have a look and guide you accordingly.

Hope to assist you further once I get the images

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 hours later)

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Shingles

Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
I think you have Shingles.I suggest you to take an oral antiviral e.g Valacyclovir or Acyclovir, for a week. You would need a prescription for these. You may take an OTC painkiller e.g ibuprofen for symptomatic relief from pain.

Take care
Let me know if you need any more assistance

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana