Brief Answer: Looks allergic , need pictures for confirmation Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same . Now from the description , it looks like you have developed an allergic skin reaction . I would like to have a look at the exact skin lesions. Please click some close up pictures of the skin condition and upload them here on this page . You can also mail them at YYYY@YYYY with heading as ref to Dr Geetika Paul . Also please tell if you have any associated itching or discomfort . Since when have you developed this skin condition? Have you recently used any new creams , cosmetics or face wash? I am sure I will be able to help you more once you provide me the above details and the pictures . Waiting for your response Dr Geetika Paul

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Brief Answer: Allergic skin rash, avoid potential irritants Detailed Answer: Hi again I have seen the attached pictures . You seem to have developed an allergic skin rash. Such a skin rash can develop after usage of any new face wash, cream , sunscreen , cosmetic or soap on the face. You can try and recall if you have used any new products over the face in the last one week. Hope you have not been using any irritants over the face like peels or things like dettol. You need to use a sunscreen regularly now since such rashes over the face tend to increase on exposure to sunlight . Take some oral antihistamine like claritin once a day to decrease the allergy . You might need to apply a mild topical steroid cream like cortisone over the affected areas twice a day for atleast two to three days. Avoid using cosmetics over the face till the rash subsides. Avoid hair oil. Hope it helps Please ask if you need any further clarifications Dr Geetika Paul

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Brief Answer: Best of health Detailed Answer: Hi again No , it surely does not look like shingles. Especially shingles lesions are never bilateral. You can go ahead with the treatment as advised. You can follow up in case of any problems Dr Geetika Paul

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