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Does this look like chicken pox as i have shingles i can't attach pic it's like a red rash ?

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Try Prime: You can attach photos in a Prime visit. This may help us get a look and learn more about the history of your illness. More questions needed to determine

Dr Rhoades agreed

Answered 5/16/2015

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