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Have Recurring Herpes Simplex And Shingles. Is It Possible To Get Shingles On Both Arms?

Hello, my name is Carol. I have never inquired on line! I have had recurring herpes simplex and also shingles. I was looking at the chart of nerve pathways, and am wondering if it is possible to get shingles on both arms in the t2 t3 region? Sorry, I did not realize I needed to pay a fee. Oh well, thank you anyhow! Have a good night!
Mon, 10 Jun 2013
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Hi,Carol as u says that u have recurrent herpes simplex thn its fine because it has recurrence but it is unusual that in immunocompetent person recurrent herpes zoster.Either the diagnosis is wrong or it may be zosteriform pattern of heres simplex . Whatever it is, u have to done ur blood investigation under supervision of expert. If u devlop similar type of lesion thn immediately consult dermatologist If he confirm herpes thn u can take tab acilovir for long term for suppression of lesion.
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Have Recurring Herpes Simplex And Shingles. Is It Possible To Get Shingles On Both Arms?

Hi,Carol as u says that u have recurrent herpes simplex thn its fine because it has recurrence but it is unusual that in immunocompetent person recurrent herpes zoster.Either the diagnosis is wrong or it may be zosteriform pattern of heres simplex . Whatever it is, u have to done ur blood investigation under supervision of expert. If u devlop similar type of lesion thn immediately consult dermatologist If he confirm herpes thn u can take tab acilovir for long term for suppression of lesion.