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Lesion free shingles?
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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.
Answered 8/24/2018
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Sxs: Sometimes you may experience pain before ther appearance of the shingles rash.
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