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Diagnosed w/ shingles a few months ago i have had 4 more since then all n the same local on my left outter thigh now i have 2 1 on each side plz help?
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Not shingles?: What you described is not consistent with shingles. It would be prudent to consult a dermatologist, or at least your primary care provider. Consult this site for info. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/shingles/basics/symptoms/con-20019574
Answered 3/9/2015
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Doubt shingles, HSV?: Shingles almost never recurs so often, especially at your age and if good health otherwise. Have you ever had genital herpes? Recurrent HSV2 can look exactly like mild shingles and can recur on the thigh. OTOH, HSV outbreaks almost always are one side only. See your doctor ASAP while outbreak is fresh and ask about viral testing from the outbreak for both HSV and shingles, plus an HSV blood test.
Answered 3/9/2015
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