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Red rash on left leg with blisters that appear to be crusting over looks like a tree branch. painful and itchy> could it be shingles?
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Herpes zoster: Yes. This sounds very much like shingles.
Answered 3/3/2014
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Yes: From the description given, shingles could be a possibility of your rash. Follow with a doctor for confirmation.
Answered 10/3/2016
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