What Causes Rashes Under The Right Breast When Diagnosed With Shingles?

Posted on Sun, 4 Sep 2016

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Question : I had shingles in July of this year, on Friday September 2 I pulled a muscle in my right side lifting a box. This morning I have noticed a rash in the area of the pulled muscle and it goes from my right side towards under my right breast. Could the shingles I had in July be reactivated in a different area?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload an image for review!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.

It is best to review an image of a rash to tell what the possible cause is. For this reason, I will suggest that you upload an image for review. This way, your response would be personalized and helpful. Also, precise whether this rash has crossed the midline or not.

To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.

I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (16 minutes later)

The picture is not the best. But it is the best i can do

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be shingles....Send a followup image in 48hours!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the image.

I have reviewed it and the nature doesn't suggest shingles at this time. I will like to review another image in 48hours so as to be sure that there are no new developments suggestive of shingles.

For pains, I will recommend tylenol for now. Also, local pain creams are also encouraged.

I hope to hear from you soon. Keep me posted on your progress,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (7 minutes later)

The rash goes to the spine from that level. Could it be just from the muscle i pulled along the rib?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not typical from a pulled muscle!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It is really not very distinct nor typical of a specific disease condition. I will want to only manage pain at this time and monitor closely to make the necessary calls as it gets more typical of a known disease conditions. I understand the importance to get specific answers at this time but that is simply not very feasible at this time.

I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar