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I had a rash on my buttocks, & was swabbed for herpes and it came back negative.but she said it still could be herpes or it also looks like shingles?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Well herpes zoster: of shingles is a very distinctive distribution. I would see a board certified dermatologist for diagnosis.

Answered 12/11/2014

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