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Suggest Treatment For Itching In The Upper Back And Shoulder Area
I started having itchiness on the upper left back and shoulder area, but NO RASH. It s been about 4 days and the skin is very tender to the touch and the tenderness (almost burning sensation) and gravitated to the under arm and down the underside of my left arm. In addition, it almost feels as though the discomfort is internal on the left side, upper back through to the front of my chest. Could almost feel like a torn muscle, but don t think it is. No others symptoms. Thanks. Kerry Holder
Thu, 4 Apr 2019
Hello,
The itchiness and tenderness underarm to shoulder and going to chest it can be related possibly to herpes bursting.
Possibly you are in the first phase of the spreading of infection. Later on, will start the rash and pustules.
You can use acyclovir tablet to make it not spread anymore.
Using calamine lotion on the skin is advisable.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
The itchiness and tenderness underarm to shoulder and going to chest it can be related possibly to herpes bursting.
Possibly you are in the first phase of the spreading of infection. Later on, will start the rash and pustules.
You can use acyclovir tablet to make it not spread anymore.
Using calamine lotion on the skin is advisable.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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