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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On Upper Torso

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Posted on Wed, 4 Nov 2015
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Question : My upper torso (under arms to above belly button) feels very sensitive like I have a major rash but there are no outward signs of a rash. This is on left and right sides and on my back. It is painful to wear clothes when I'm moving around but when I'm stationary and clothing is not rubbing against the sensitive area, there is no problem. What do you think.
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (14 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Most likely a sub clinical varicella zoster virus activation.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM.

I have gone through your query. Your problem can be most likely due to subclinical reactivation of herpes zoster virus. In this there won't be visible rash with increased sensitivity or pain.

Antiviral therapy with famcyclovir orally and acyclovir cream for local application will be helpful. If symptoms are trouble some then corticosteroid will be helpful.

This can persist for 4 weeks. A consultation with your neurologist is well appreciated.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (6 hours later)
What brings this on? Is this contagious?
Are the antiviral therapy drugs you mentioned over the counter or do I need a prescription?
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Contagious for those who didn't had chicken pox or vaccination.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.

Thank you for your follow up query.

Herpes zoster is contagious for those who didn't had chicken pox or vaccination. Avoid contact with such people for preventing spread of infection.

The antiviral drugs you can't get over the counter. You can approach your GP for this.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On Upper Torso

Brief Answer: Most likely a sub clinical varicella zoster virus activation. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Your problem can be most likely due to subclinical reactivation of herpes zoster virus. In this there won't be visible rash with increased sensitivity or pain. Antiviral therapy with famcyclovir orally and acyclovir cream for local application will be helpful. If symptoms are trouble some then corticosteroid will be helpful. This can persist for 4 weeks. A consultation with your neurologist is well appreciated. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.