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What Do Raised Rashes On The Back Indicate?
My friend has felt unwell for some time..nothing specific but this morning she called in to see me and lifted up her shirt to show me her back. She has raised looks a bit like large watery age spots/ lesions from the top of her back to her waist...just on her back not her front she is72 years old
Wed, 5 Dec 2018
Hello,
The symptoms of your friend seem to be related to Herpes Zoster.
I suggest using antiviral cream for local application.
I also recommend using antiviral tablets.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
The symptoms of your friend seem to be related to Herpes Zoster.
I suggest using antiviral cream for local application.
I also recommend using antiviral tablets.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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