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What Causes Tiny Blisters Near The Ear Spreading Around The Neck?

Posted on Wed, 28 Jun 2023

Question: Rashes...tiny blisters...it started in my ear then spread into left neck and on backf neck. I rubbed with calcimine to stop itching ...I am deaf person...

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload images

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Perhaps you have shingles. Shingles usually present as blisters and pain on the side of the midline.

I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to guide you better.

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

Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Should I visit a doctor? It started to have sore in left ear and rashes below ear area. Rashes spread down to front and back of neck. I had chicken pox all my body I can remember when I was 5 yrs old. My zip code is 32907 as far as I rather to find a doctor around in Palm Bay.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly visit a doctor

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Seems like you have shingles. It is due to reactivation of varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox in young age. I suggest you visit a doctor because if it is Shingles then you would require oral antivirals. Ideally, they should be started within 72 hours of the onset of the rash.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D