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Can Shingles Cause Tingling Sensation And Red Rashes On The Right Thigh?

Hi there, I developed a tingling feeling on my right thigh about 4 days ago. At first I didn t think much of it, but gradually some rashes/lesions formed about midway down my right thigh, on the inside. There are 4-5 red circular rashes about the size of a quarter. They are slightly raised. They are painless to the touch. The skin surrounding the rashes continues to tingle. In fact, the tingling extends down to the top of my knee. There is a very small blister on 1-2 of the rashes (about the size of a pinhead). I went to see a walk-in clinic today. The doctor took one look and announced it was shingles, and prescribed me Valtrex for 7 days. While I am relieved, I am concerned that he diagnosed this so quickly. Is there any chance this could be Herpes? I am only 30 years old and I was under the impression that shingles only affected the elderly. I have had chickenpox when I was younger.
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello,

As per your case history, you are suffering from a fungal infection called Tinea Corporis.

My treatment advice is:
1. Maintain good hygiene and bath twice daily.
2. Apply an antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream twice daily on it.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral fluconazole, itraconazole and terbinafine taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

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

Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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Can Shingles Cause Tingling Sensation And Red Rashes On The Right Thigh?

Hello, As per your case history, you are suffering from a fungal infection called Tinea Corporis. My treatment advice is: 1. Maintain good hygiene and bath twice daily. 2. Apply an antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream twice daily on it. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days. 4. Other treatment options are oral fluconazole, itraconazole and terbinafine taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harshit Bhachech