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If not shingles, what could this be?
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On one side: Along a nerve distribution, likely shingles. Not along a nerve distribution -then something else, rash, allergic reaction, infection.
Answered 4/15/2019
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Herpes: A herpes simplex or type of virus can cause this type of outbreak, frequently seen in wrestlers, pole dancers, etc.
Answered 5/8/2019
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