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What Causes An Itchy Rash On The Waist?

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Posted on Thu, 18 May 2017
Question: I am a female but the profile wont let me put that. I have a rash around the L side of my waist that burns & it hurts for my clothes to touch. What is it?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Possibly it is herpes zoster

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist).
I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
Seems like a rash of Herpes Zoster.
I request you to kindly upload a few images in "Reports Section" so that I am able to confirm the diagnosis and guide you better.

Regards
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What Causes An Itchy Rash On The Waist?

Brief Answer: Possibly it is herpes zoster Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for writing to us I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern. Seems like a rash of Herpes Zoster. I request you to kindly upload a few images in "Reports Section" so that I am able to confirm the diagnosis and guide you better. Regards