
What Causes Tiny Blisters Near The Ear Spreading Around The Neck?

Question: Rashes...tiny blisters...it started in my ear then spread into left neck and on backf neck. I rubbed with calcimine to stop itching ...I am deaf person...
Brief Answer:
Kindly upload images
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Perhaps you have shingles. Shingles usually present as blisters and pain on the side of the midline.
I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to guide you better.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist
Kindly upload images
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Perhaps you have shingles. Shingles usually present as blisters and pain on the side of the midline.
I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to guide you better.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Should I visit a doctor? It started to have sore in left ear and rashes below ear area. Rashes spread down to front and back of neck. I had chicken pox all my body I can remember when I was 5 yrs old. My zip code is 32907 as far as I rather to find a doctor around in Palm Bay.
Brief Answer:
Kindly visit a doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Seems like you have shingles. It is due to reactivation of varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox in young age. I suggest you visit a doctor because if it is Shingles then you would require oral antivirals. Ideally, they should be started within 72 hours of the onset of the rash.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist
Kindly visit a doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Seems like you have shingles. It is due to reactivation of varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox in young age. I suggest you visit a doctor because if it is Shingles then you would require oral antivirals. Ideally, they should be started within 72 hours of the onset of the rash.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D

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