
What Causes Blisters On Chest While Undergoing Chemotherapy?

Brief Answer:
Chemo can cause shingles
Detailed Answer:
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Patients on chemotherapy stand a very high chance of shingles and it often seen in them. I suggest you to take a picture of it and attach it so that I can see and tell if it is shingles or not.
Shingles are usually multiple painful blisters and spread to a particular dermatome. Treatment is with anti viral agents like acyclovir for a period of 7 days. For the pain i prescribe tramadol and pregabalin.
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
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Chemo can cause shingles
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Patients on chemotherapy stand a very high chance of shingles and it often seen in them. I suggest you to take a picture of it and attach it so that I can see and tell if it is shingles or not.
Shingles are usually multiple painful blisters and spread to a particular dermatome. Treatment is with anti viral agents like acyclovir for a period of 7 days. For the pain i prescribe tramadol and pregabalin.
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
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Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

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