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I came down with shingles on my forehead a week ago with one blister (5 days ago), will i get more blisters and should i see a dr?

Q: i came down with shingles on my forehead a week ago with one blister (5 days ago), will i get more blisters and should i see a dr?

: Definitely see a physician or dermatologist to obtain an accurate diagnosis ASAP. Shingles in that area can be very serious causing severe headache or, eye involvement. There is treatment available for shingles if this is what you have and the sooner you start it, the better.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Definitely see a physician or dermatologist to obtain an accurate diagnosis ASAP. Shingles in that area can be very serious causing severe headache or, eye involvement. There is treatment available for shingles if this is what you have and the sooner you start it, the better.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/4/2021

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A member asked:

I came down with shingles on my forehead a week ago with one blister (5 days ago), will i get more blisters and should i see a dr?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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