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Suggest Remedy For Painful Rashes In The Chest Area
Posted on
Sun, 4 Oct 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sun, 4 Oct 2015
Answered on
Tue, 20 Oct 2015
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Question : My wife got a rash in the chest area today. One inch in diametre , red in colour and looked watery. It has got a burning sensation and some pain. If cleaned with water the burning sensation increases. When she applies Boroline ointment the burning sensation reduces.
Brief Answer:
Looks to be herpes zoster.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, history and clear picture.
This is more suggestive or herpes zoster.
I would advise you to take to a Doctor, preferably a Dermatologist and get the diagnosis confirmed and get started on a proper treatment. (you have to get a prescription as the medicines required are prescription based)
This is a viral infection hence no need to apply anything locally.
I hope this answer helps you to get an early diagnosis and proper treatment.
Looks to be herpes zoster.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, history and clear picture.
This is more suggestive or herpes zoster.
I would advise you to take to a Doctor, preferably a Dermatologist and get the diagnosis confirmed and get started on a proper treatment. (you have to get a prescription as the medicines required are prescription based)
This is a viral infection hence no need to apply anything locally.
I hope this answer helps you to get an early diagnosis and proper treatment.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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