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I have had herpes since 1988 and shingles since 2007. I don t know if over the years the red itchy pimple like breakouts i ve been getting on any given part of my body are part of the either disease? they don t come in clusters. just about 10 at a time at any given breakout.
As a first line management, you can apply low potency steroid creams like Betamethasone for symptomatic relief. If the lesion persists, it is better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Itchy Pimples On The Body?
Hello, As a first line management, you can apply low potency steroid creams like Betamethasone for symptomatic relief. If the lesion persists, it is better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician