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Are Pimple Like Spots On Abdomen And Back Which Are Painful To Touch Symptoms Of Shingles?

how do I know if I have shingles. it started out with pimple like spots on my abdomen and around my back. very itchy. now they are still there, and started out very painful to the touch. now they are very painful to the touch and not touching the area.

Tue, 7 Jan 2014
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hi and welcome to health care magic.
In case of Shingles the spots are on one side of the body and will have burning type of pain and it best treated early. please contact your nearest skin doctor and start medication.
early treatment will decrease pain.
thank you
dr satya.hope and wish you a speedy recovery
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Are Pimple Like Spots On Abdomen And Back Which Are Painful To Touch Symptoms Of Shingles?

hi and welcome to health care magic. In case of Shingles the spots are on one side of the body and will have burning type of pain and it best treated early. please contact your nearest skin doctor and start medication. early treatment will decrease pain. thank you dr satya.hope and wish you a speedy recovery