Carlos W. asked

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I have a rash on my side just above my hip, spreading to my back. It's like a bad nettle sting, patchy, swollen, itchy, and stings when my t-shirt touches it. I am 22 years old, had chicken pox as a baby, the rash started around 9 or 10 days ago, and it's only on the left side of my body. I don't have a fever or been sick recently. Could it be shingles?

July 21st, 2024

David C. answered

Your description of the rash, including the pain, strongly suggests shingles. However, since the ras...

July 21st, 2024

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