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My wife just showed up as a assisted living home with two blisters at her elbow and two more one above the elbow and one on her forearm with no explan?

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Shingles ??: Blisters on one side of body especially in older people are suspicious for SHINGLES( Herpes Zoster). If skin is red with several scattered bluster like painful lesions - see MD for treatment . Consider immunization ( Shingrix - Shingle shot ) to prevent future outbreaks and prevent pain ( neuralgia ).

Answered 6/20/2018

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