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What Does Itching On The Left Side Of The Neck Indicate?

I started itching on the left side of neck close to collar bone onChristmas Day - thought it might have been areaction to a cheap necklace. the itch turned to welp like streaks of Blistery bumps that have spread to smaller cluster on the back of left side of neck and left shoulder I Am a 56 yea4 old female. Had a mild case of chickenpox when I was 17 Internet has me concerned it could be anything from scabies, shingles, staph infection to cancer. Should 8 go to emergency room or wait until Tuesday and see my regular doctor
Mon, 25 Jun 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 to be related to herpes zoster.
A physical examination is needed to confirm the diagnosis.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-prescribed antiviral medicine is needed
-apply cool tap-water compresses to weeping blisters for 20 minutes several times a day to soothe and help dry the blisters.
-Keep the area clean with mild soap and water.


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What Does Itching On The Left Side Of The Neck Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your symptoms seem to be related to herpes zoster. A physical examination is needed to confirm the diagnosis. Some advices that I can give to you are : -prescribed antiviral medicine is needed -apply cool tap-water compresses to weeping blisters for 20 minutes several times a day to soothe and help dry the blisters. -Keep the area clean with mild soap and water. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.