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I have some type of a rash and its on my left side of my body. i thought they were hives but i have had them 3x's with breakouts. shingles?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Herpes zoster: Sounds compatible with shingles, but these would have to be seen to be accurately diagnosed. Show them to your doctor. Think about getting the vz vaccine.
Answered 12/8/2017
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Not enough info.: It is hard to say. Rashes are such a visual thing, that it is important to get into a physician, more specifically a dermatologist, for an exam and more thorough history. The fact that is only on one side speaks to the fact it could be shingles, but to have it recur 3 separate times is quite unusual. Hives can occur randomly so this cannot be ruled out either. See a derm to answer your question.
Answered 2/25/2018
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