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What Could Persistent Rashes On The Chest And Back Suggest?
I have had a rash for the last week that is not going away. Small bumps that look like chickenpox on my back, chest, stomach and legs. I am a 43 yr old female that had chickenpox as child. Can you get it again? Worried this will turn into shingles. Itches but not too bad. Assuming I need to see a doctor as it is not going away.
Mon, 17 Sep 2018
Hi,
One can get chicken pox again called as shingles. These are tiny water-filled boils in clusters and are quite painful. It can take up to 4-5 weeks for complete resolution of shingles.
You can apply a soothing Calamine lotion to ease of the itch. I suggest you visit a dermatologist for a thorough review and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Smruti Pevekar,
Dermatologist
One can get chicken pox again called as shingles. These are tiny water-filled boils in clusters and are quite painful. It can take up to 4-5 weeks for complete resolution of shingles.
You can apply a soothing Calamine lotion to ease of the itch. I suggest you visit a dermatologist for a thorough review and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Smruti Pevekar,
Dermatologist
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