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What Does A Tender Spot On Back Indicate?
Question: yes, I had a small area on my back that was tender for a couple days....as if I was going to get a cystic pimple. It ended up breaking out in to an area of small bumps. I've put hydrogen peroxide to cleanse the area and the bump heads turn white. It doesn't itch, burn or feel tender (now that the rash is there). What could it be? This all happened over the last 3-4 days. The size of the rash has not grown since I got it on Saturday. I noticed the tenderness on Friday.
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures .
Dr Geetika Paul
Kindly provide pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures .
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I've just posted two photos. the first taken before hydrogen peroxide, the 2nd after (couple hours later). I thought they were pimples so I did try to pop them, as you can see a little scabbed over.
Brief Answer:
Herpes infection ,see a doctor for confirmation
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures .
You seem to have developed Herpes zoster .
I would advise you to see a nearby doctor soon for confirmation of the diagnosis and further management.
Till that time,keep the affected area clean and dry .
Apply a topical antibiotic cream like neosporin or mupirocin over the affected area twice daily .
You might a course of oral antivirals .
Dr Geetika Paul
Herpes infection ,see a doctor for confirmation
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures .
You seem to have developed Herpes zoster .
I would advise you to see a nearby doctor soon for confirmation of the diagnosis and further management.
Till that time,keep the affected area clean and dry .
Apply a topical antibiotic cream like neosporin or mupirocin over the affected area twice daily .
You might a course of oral antivirals .
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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