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What Causes Rash With Bumps On The Body?

I think I have singles Have a rash on my back with 7 bumps mostly in a row angling down to my side. Have had them for a month. Second time I have seen this pattern of bumps on me First time only lasted about a week Would the vaxcine help or is it to late
Sat, 25 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Your symptoms seem ti be related to shingles.
Some advice about the treatment are:
-use acyclovir tablet daily
-use acyclovir cream for local relief
-vaccine can help to ease the symptoms

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Rash With Bumps On The Body?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your symptoms seem ti be related to shingles. Some advice about the treatment are: -use acyclovir tablet daily -use acyclovir cream for local relief -vaccine can help to ease the symptoms Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.