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First diagnosed as shingles but it's still there a year later. now it's red/purple with hive like sores; burns and hurts. ?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

These are not normal: findings and not typical of shingles. See a dermatologist for a thorough evaluation.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

First diagnosed as shingles but it's still there a year later. now it's red/purple with hive like sores; burns and hurts. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

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