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What Causes Itchy Rashes Along Spine And At The Top Of The Neck
Question: I have a rash along my spine and at the top of my neck. It is itchy and I have been using ravensara and callophylim thinkinking it might be shingles.. but I am not sure it is shingles. It isn't blistering. It looks like a measles rash. There are no blisters. It has been like this for the last 4 days.
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
Shingles present with pain along with development of fluid filled vesicles over one side of the spine in a particular dermatome .
Do you also have a similar presentation with pain and lesions only on one side ?
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
Shingles present with pain along with development of fluid filled vesicles over one side of the spine in a particular dermatome .
Do you also have a similar presentation with pain and lesions only on one side ?
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
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