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I have a rash on the right side of my back. it is painful and looks similar to shingles. how do i know if i have shingles? i am 60 yrs. old and have n

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

One side of the body: If the rash is confined to one side of the body and does not cross the mid-line either on the back or on the front, it is likely to be shingles. It would be prudent to see a doctor to prevent the development of a chronically painful condition.

Answered 11/10/2016

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A member asked:

I have a rash on the right side of my back. it is painful and looks similar to shingles. how do i know if i have shingles? i am 60 yrs. old and have n

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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