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Suggest Treatment For A Painful Rash On The Back

Hello, I have a rash that doesn t itch and it s not spreading. I m definitely not pregnant due to the practice of abstinence. However, this rash appeared some days ago on my upper backside and is reddish, no itching involved, but a little painful to touch.
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I would consider a possibility of shingles/ Herpes Zoster. Shingles rash is painful, red and vesicular. The rash arises in a stripe/ band like pattern across the trunk and is characteristically restricted to one side of the body with a mid line cut off. If it is indeed Shingles I would suggest an oral antiviral e.g Valacyclovir. There is a definite advantage in treating shingles early, preferably within the first 48-72 hours of onset of the rash.

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Suggest Treatment For A Painful Rash On The Back

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would consider a possibility of shingles/ Herpes Zoster. Shingles rash is painful, red and vesicular. The rash arises in a stripe/ band like pattern across the trunk and is characteristically restricted to one side of the body with a mid line cut off. If it is indeed Shingles I would suggest an oral antiviral e.g Valacyclovir. There is a definite advantage in treating shingles early, preferably within the first 48-72 hours of onset of the rash. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.