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I think i have shingles, rash with blisters around one side of my abdomen and back. i have read that there is no cure, should i see a doctor?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Depends: If you no other illness you may not need to see a doctor. If you have any other skin condition or immune disorder, you should see a doctor. If you have pain after the vesicles scab off, you may wish to see a pain specialist. Wish you good health.

Answered 3/15/2020

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A member asked:

I think i have shingles, rash with blisters around one side of my abdomen and back. i have read that there is no cure, should i see a doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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