What Do Itchy Rashes On The Shoulder Blade Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 6 Sep 2017

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Question : I have a unknown rash or red bumps on my shoulder blade. it's been there for the past three days. it first started off as a red spot and it was inching but then I noticed the spots. do you have any idea what this may be.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Herpes zoster

Detailed Answer:
hello. thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query and I have viewed the image.
I can see grouped, red, bumpy rash on left side of neck. Perhaps it is herpes zoster i.e shingles which is a unilateral eruption of grouped papulovesicles due to reactivation of varicella zoster virus. The rash is usually present along the distribution of a single spinal nerve i.e a cutaneous dermatome. There is associated tingling, pins and needle sensation, pain or itching.
Treatment is with oral antivirals e.g valacyclovir 1gm, thrice daily for a week. It is a prescription medication.

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