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Lesion free shingles?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Possible: Most varicella zoster infections have the classic "shingles" appearing rash. However, there are reported cases where there may be the pain and parasthesias along a dermatome with a minor faint rash (without lesions) or barely any rash at all, and a positive titer.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 8/24/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sxs: Sometimes you may experience pain before ther appearance of the shingles rash.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/2/2013

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A member asked:

Lesion free shingles?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

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