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Blisters On Back, Chest And Arm. Stopped Taking Dapsone. Tested HIV. Could It Be Shingles?
My partner has small blisters on his back, chest and now running down his arm. He contacted his HIV doctor and was told to stop taking Dapsone, because he could be having an allergic reaction. They appear to be small fluid filled bumps. I know it is tough to say what it is, but I was wondering if it could be shingles, but he said he does not have any sharp pains.
Thu, 12 Sep 2013
Hi blisters on back.chest arm can be herpes if they are present unilateraly.u can also test for tzanck cells in the blister fluid.dapsone was stopped ad dapsone causes pemphigus which is autoimmune blistering disorder.by ur description i wont think it is herpes as there is no pain.in case of pemphigus use antihistamine.antibiotic and
Wysolone 40"mg taperd to 10 mg within one month.apply gentian violet for unruptired blisters and diprovate-g ointment for already ruptured blisters
Wysolone 40"mg taperd to 10 mg within one month.apply gentian violet for unruptired blisters and diprovate-g ointment for already ruptured blisters
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