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Weird skin issue

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justin011392
justin011392

Hello all, maybe this has been answered or maybe it but I'm dealing with in my opinion a very weird skin irritation. It's on my shoulders and upper back. I'm getting red pimple like bumps that have the tenderness of a pimple. Some are turning into pretty bad open sores over time. Bleeding and a fluid similar to that of a pimple comes out. My first reaction was in face acne so I took the steps of a medicated soap and other things with no improvement. Research says maybe shingles? But I have no nerve pain, just the tenderness of a new bump and normal pain of an open sore. Any help would be very appreciated. Thank you!

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  • Merry19451
    Merry19451 justin011392

    Posted

    Justin,

    I would see a dermatologist immediately, as he is the specialist with the expertise to make the diagnosis. Usually, with Shingles, one experiences the nerve pain of burning, lancinating, or itching quality. The rash is almost always confined to one side, but always in a dermatome pattern. You usually experience flu-like symptoms prior to the rash, except for the respiratory symptoms.

    I hope this helps you.

    Best wishes.

    Merry Juliana

  • hope4cure
    hope4cure justin011392

    Posted

    See a doctor or derm they will take a skin sample and give you a definite diagnosis.

    then treatment can help you manage this issue.

  • hope4cure
    hope4cure justin011392

    Posted

    It sounds like shingles. Please answer been concerned.

    thanks

    Hope 😊

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