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A 23-year-old male asked:

i have a rash on my lower left back, and for somereason i also feel symptoms that of bruised ribs, the bruising pain is isolated down on bottom left.?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohananswered

Dermatology 57 years experience

See a DR.: Maybe you have shingles. If you have shingles (zoster), the pill for it is most effective if started on the first, second, or third day. Your dr. Will be able to determine what you have.

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