I have severe skin irritation. What should I do?

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I've always had a slight irritation under my left shoulder blade. It's a slight burning/itching feeling. In the last 2 days my whole back feels like this, and it's way stronger, my back feels like its burning when I touch it.

I've been to the doctor and she said it could be herpes. But it feels way more serious than that.

What should I do?

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    Take frequent showers and use daily moisturizing lotion.

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    I wonder why you think its more serious than herpes? Did your doctor give you any medication for the itching/burning?

    This could be shingles. Have you had chicken pox? Your description sounds exactly like shingles. If it is,you are very infectious ,so keep away from babies and pregnant women and crowded places. It should clear up in 4-6 weeks .

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