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Suggest Remedy For Small Rash On The Face
I have a small rash on my face by my nose. It is itchy and when I touch it it stings like a paper cut. I thought it might be shingles but I have no other symptoms except a headache. It does not seem to be spreading, worsening or getting redder. Could this still be shingles? I did have chicken pox when I was a kid. I am female and 66 years old.
Mon, 3 Sep 2018
Hi,
As you had chicken pox, the possibility of rash being Shingles is high. The rash of shingles will be painful and it causes burning sensation.
The treatment is effective, only if initiated within 72 hours of rash. So, I advise you to consult your Dermatologist as soon as possible to confirm the diagnosis and to initiate apt treatment.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
As you had chicken pox, the possibility of rash being Shingles is high. The rash of shingles will be painful and it causes burning sensation.
The treatment is effective, only if initiated within 72 hours of rash. So, I advise you to consult your Dermatologist as soon as possible to confirm the diagnosis and to initiate apt treatment.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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