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What Could Very Itchy And Red Skin Rash With Blister Be On Left Shoulder Of A 73 Years Old Individual With Type 2 Diabetes?
In the past week I have developed a serious skin rash on my left shoulder and part of my neck. It is quite itchy and in the last day has started to blister and is very red. I have no other symptoms. I am a type 2 diabetic but the condition is well controlled. I am age 73 Thank You , Bob Wigley
Wed, 5 Feb 2014
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From your history and description, the possibilities include herpes zoster, insect bite reaction, irritant contact dermatitis and peadrous dermatitis.
Herpes zoster occurs in old age due to reactivation of herpes virus. You need to be treated with a course of antivirals like acyclovir.
Irritant contact dermatitis occurs due to external allergens like plants, counter irritant and pain killer balms and sprays. You could use a mild topical steroid- antibiotic combination cream.
Peadrous dermatitis occurs due to the bite of blister beetle. You need a course of antibiotics and a mild topical steroid cream.
Hope this throws some light on your condition.
Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
From your history and description, the possibilities include herpes zoster, insect bite reaction, irritant contact dermatitis and peadrous dermatitis.
Herpes zoster occurs in old age due to reactivation of herpes virus. You need to be treated with a course of antivirals like acyclovir.
Irritant contact dermatitis occurs due to external allergens like plants, counter irritant and pain killer balms and sprays. You could use a mild topical steroid- antibiotic combination cream.
Peadrous dermatitis occurs due to the bite of blister beetle. You need a course of antibiotics and a mild topical steroid cream.
Hope this throws some light on your condition.
Take care.
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