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Are Headaches And Painful Pimples On Chin Symptoms Of Shingles?

I am 52 female had shingles 6 months ago am experiencing similar smaller breakouts on chin. looked like pimple from no where, I was feeling cranky,tired, headaches thought from weather being so hot. pimple breaks and chin now raw,painful looks mildly infected. whats happening. do I still have shingles or is this ongoing for rest of my life .
Thu, 13 Jun 2019
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Hi,

You should take a course of antiviral tablets this time as they are known to prevent further attacks in all patients.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harshita, Ophthalmologist
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Are Headaches And Painful Pimples On Chin Symptoms Of Shingles?

Hi, You should take a course of antiviral tablets this time as they are known to prevent further attacks in all patients. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harshita, Ophthalmologist