Lisa L. asked
I have a sore rash that appeared two days ago on my side and has spread to my belly and a little on my back. I've been to two different doctors over the past two days, with one saying it's ringworm and the other saying it's shingles. I'm conflicted and unsure about the correct diagnosis. How long have you had the pain, and what seems to make the pain better or worse? Anything else in your medical history that the doctor should know?
May 31st, 2023
Matthew S. answered
The rash you're experiencing is likely Herpes Zoster, commonly known as Shingles, and not ringworm. ...
May 31st, 2023
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