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I have an awful rash under my arms and on my belly and in my groin. its painful. it flairs up often. could this be shingles?

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Dr. Larry Lutwick answered

Nope: Shingles should be only on one side and mostly only occurs once.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/24/2018

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Another cause: Shingles can cause fairly dramatic pain which is followed within a few days by a rash. It usually appears in a particular location on one side of the body. The rash burns intensely, itches & is made up blisters that open up & crust over.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

I have an awful rash under my arms and on my belly and in my groin. its painful. it flairs up often. could this be shingles?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Larry Lutwick answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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