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Shingles or skin infection of another source?

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sarah95835
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Hello, I would be really grateful of some reassurance/support please. A week ago I experienced severe itching on and above my right eyebrow (no rash, swelling or spot). The itching subsided but on Sunday there was a raised lump on my eyebrow and this was itchy and painful. Monday this week the swelling was large and red and causing me headaches, burning pain and itching in the area. I spoke to my GP (no face to face appointments due to Covid-19) . I was prescribed antibiotics as he felt it was likely a skin infection as my glands on my jaw and under ear are swollen. Three days in to antibiotics and no change. Still swollen and painful, sometimes dull pain other times sharp and burning. Could this possibly be shingles? I have never had it before but the pains are so bizarre I am concerned. I have never had shingles before and am otherwise a healthy 25year old. Thank you for reading!

Sarah.

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