Suggest Treatment For Red Bumps On The Neck

Posted on Wed, 18 Jan 2017

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Wed, 18 Jan 2017 Answered on

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Question : Hi i am lookng for a response to what are the raised red bumps on the neck area in these images.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like shingles, take tablet valciclovir

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it is looking like shingles which is a viral infection.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to take antivirals like tablet valciclovir 1 gram thrice daily for 7 days and apply topical antibiotic like neosporin ointment on the affected areas twice daily.
Valciclovir is a prescription drug and you need to see the doctor in person to get it.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj