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Doctor diagnosed shingles is it possible they were wrong and it's actually herpes simplex
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Varicella Zoster Dx: 31 year old gentleman with a question about varicella zoster diagnosis. Physicians diagnose shingles because it follows a dermatomal distribution. While it is possible for herpes to infect the body (even the entire face and head can be affected by a condition called herpes gladiatorum) those cases are usually caused by patients taking topical steroid formulations. Please get a full exam with MD.
Answered 5/20/2016
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