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What Causes Raised Red Rashes Like Shingles?
Brief Answer:
For now, cleansing with an antiseptic is all i recommend!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
The location is not typical of shingles. This may represent an allergic reaction. Shingles are common in persons with a decreased immune state. Do you have any disease condition? are you on any drugs? etc that may explain and justify a possible shingles? Also, do you have any itches?
For now, jus cleansing with and antiseptic such as iodine. If you are in pains, Tylenol would be good at doses recommended by your pharmacist. I will like that you provide a follow up image within 48-72hours for review and more insights.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
For now, cleansing with an antiseptic is all i recommend!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
The location is not typical of shingles. This may represent an allergic reaction. Shingles are common in persons with a decreased immune state. Do you have any disease condition? are you on any drugs? etc that may explain and justify a possible shingles? Also, do you have any itches?
For now, jus cleansing with and antiseptic such as iodine. If you are in pains, Tylenol would be good at doses recommended by your pharmacist. I will like that you provide a follow up image within 48-72hours for review and more insights.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Drugs I am on are: Lisinipril, Metoprolol, Pravastatin and Omeprazole. I don't think I have a decreased immune state. I do have itches in those areas. Thank you for your response.
Brief Answer:
Take Benadry and report [progress to me.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this follow up precision.
This rash maybe allergic in nature with you having no decreased immune state and the itches. I suggest you take benadryl to control the itches. Shingles is accompanied with severe pains and seems you are not in so much pains. This makes shingles less likely.
Keep me updated within 72hours of how this is progressing. I hope this helps and feel free to contact me when you please.
Take Benadry and report [progress to me.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this follow up precision.
This rash maybe allergic in nature with you having no decreased immune state and the itches. I suggest you take benadryl to control the itches. Shingles is accompanied with severe pains and seems you are not in so much pains. This makes shingles less likely.
Keep me updated within 72hours of how this is progressing. I hope this helps and feel free to contact me when you please.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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