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I have a rash on the outside of my torso down to my thighs. when i saw my doctor last thursday he thought it may be shingles. he prescribed anti retroviral but it made me violently ill. the rash is getting worse. it is more itchy than sore?
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Can't diagnose: It sounds like a bit of a confusing picture. This rash needs to be visualized with a comprehensive history to try to determine the cause. Sometimes, biopsy or other studies are needed.
Answered 6/28/2020
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