Why Are My Underarms Sore Along With Red Streaks On The Left Side Of The Back?

Posted on Sun, 22 Jul 2018

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Question : My underarms are sore. It feels like razor burn. I also have 2 red streaks in an upper area on the left side of my back. That area is sore as well. I removed a tick a couple of weeks ago. Could they be related?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding painful / burning rash

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Perhaps it is either shingles or it is an Insect bite reaction. Shingles is usually on one side and presents as a stripe or band of painful, bumps/vesicles. I request you to kindly go to your physician for a confirmatory diagnosis. Shingles would require treatment with an oral antiviral like valacyclovir.

Regards

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