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Blistery Rash In Arm Crook, Small Bumps In Trunk Area. Taken Shingles Medication. Treatment?

I had a round blistery rash that appeared in the crook of my arm about two weeks ago. The rash was circular with fairly large blisters. also had some small bumps appear on the same side of my body in the trunk area. went to the ER and was prescribed meds for shingles . Have been on that for one week. The blisters in arm crook began to dry up but today there are some more tiny bumps going from the crook toward the wrist . Not as big and blistery but very itchy. the original site is now a bit darker and very dry. I am doubting now that it is shingles. Should I see a dermatologist?
Wed, 23 Oct 2013
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Hi blistary rash over the one side of the body can be shingles.it is a viral infection caused by hsv 1 strain.it can be treated by valcyclovir 1000mg thrice daily for five days.ultracet twice daily and application of calamine lotion in the morning and silverex ointment in the night.if there is post herpetic neuralgia it can be cured by libotryp twice daily
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Blistery Rash In Arm Crook, Small Bumps In Trunk Area. Taken Shingles Medication. Treatment?

Hi blistary rash over the one side of the body can be shingles.it is a viral infection caused by hsv 1 strain.it can be treated by valcyclovir 1000mg thrice daily for five days.ultracet twice daily and application of calamine lotion in the morning and silverex ointment in the night.if there is post herpetic neuralgia it can be cured by libotryp twice daily