What Could Cause An Outburst Of Blisters Around The Rib Cage And Shoulder?

Posted on Mon, 26 Mar 2018

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Question : After several rounds of golf my shoulder began to acne, started out with deep pain in the shoulder, blister and numb thumb, with a skin sensation that wasn't quite burning nor non touchable but close, around shoulder extending to rib cage. Then next day a rash that looks like cirrhosis on the outer part of my shoulder above my bicep. I never get rashes. The day prior to my golf I had deep tissue work done in the same area and was feeling good. The night before I worked with High powered electricity for many hours. I felt stiff as usual at the beginning of my round and by the end of the round I was very loose and spanking the ball at my maximum.

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

Brief Answer:
Seems to be shingles, upload pictures

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I have gone through your complaints and it could be shingles. I would recommend you to upload pictures of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney
Dermatologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (46 hours later)

Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answer few questions

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I have reviewed the attached photograph. Is the rash present only on one side of the body? Are the bumps solid or fluid filled?

Kindly revert with the answers.

Thank you.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney
Dermatologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (24 minutes later)

yes one side, right side and just one side of the arm down to the thumb. a few fluid filled bumps.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like shingles, start antiviral medicines

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

It looks like shingles. You need to take a course of antiviral medication.

If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to take tablet Valacyclovir thrice daily for 7 days. Antivirals are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.

Hope I have answered your query.

Thank you.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney
Dermatologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng