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Test sample confirmed shingles. it was only 7 spots in small group on left bum cheek. heard others say it can't be this small. this right?

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Shingles?: It can be this small. If you had a swab which confirmed shingles, I would believe it.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Can be small: or large distribution. If culture showed zoster then it is shingles. Most doctors can identify by appearance. Medication can shorten the duration. Post herpetic neuralgia is the biggest concern.

Dr Ingram agreed

Answered 12/30/2016

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