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There are bloody red pimples sort of an allergy on my back and close to shoulder as well as on forearm area and wrist. what are the possible causes?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Rash: This could be from multiple causes but if you have a history of chickenpox, I would be concerned that you have shingles or herpes zoster. Be assessed by your doctor. All the best.

Answered 7/2/2018

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A member asked:

There are bloody red pimples sort of an allergy on my back and close to shoulder as well as on forearm area and wrist. what are the possible causes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

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