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Is Non Itchy Red Spots On Abdomen And Buttocks Suggestive Of Shingles?

Twice in the last six months I have had red spots develop on my abdomen, hips, buttocks that resemble bug bites most of them do not itch. My doctor saw them the first time in August and concluded they were bed bug bites as we had been traveling. My husband ( we sleep together) did not get any. My doctor prescribed Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream and eventually the spots faded. I have them again now. We have not been traveling and again my husband does not have them. I am wondering if this could be a mild case of shingles. I had chicken pox as a child and had the shingles shot 2 years ago (I am 66). Any thoughts?
Thu, 28 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of non itchy red spots on abdomen and buttocks which seems to be due to contact dermatitis . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like swollen lymph nodes, allergic reaction , psoriasis , skin infection , sun allergy or fungal infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to keep your skin clean and dry and protect it from sun. Apply only petroleum jelly and take antihistamine like benadryl twice a day. If condition doesn't get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory and corticosteroid ointment. Doctor may order certain test like skin patch test , blood test , allergy test and take history to rule out the side effects of certain drug .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Is Non Itchy Red Spots On Abdomen And Buttocks Suggestive Of Shingles?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of non itchy red spots on abdomen and buttocks which seems to be due to contact dermatitis . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like swollen lymph nodes, allergic reaction , psoriasis , skin infection , sun allergy or fungal infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to keep your skin clean and dry and protect it from sun. Apply only petroleum jelly and take antihistamine like benadryl twice a day. If condition doesn t get well then consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory and corticosteroid ointment. Doctor may order certain test like skin patch test , blood test , allergy test and take history to rule out the side effects of certain drug . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari