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I have painful rashes on thigh that spreads? Is it shingles?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have got very painful rashes on my left thigh which seems to be going up to my spinal cord. Is it shingles? I do not know but I want a good diagnosis soon. Please help.

Answered by Dr. Rashmi Singh

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rashmi Singh is a Dermatologist, HIV/AIDS Specialist, Venereologist, and Cosmetologist with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University in 2011 and DDVL from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2015. She consults patients with skin ailments, prescribes medication, undertakes skin therapy treatment, or performs non-intrusive surgery. She is currently practicing in Bengaluru.

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Hi,

I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.

I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.

Yes, this does look like shingles. Please visit a dermatologist on an urgent basis and start on antivirals like Acyclovir or Valacyclovir as soon as possible. Other possible causes for the sudden occurrence of such lesions can be irritant contact dermatitis that you can rule out by thinking if you have come in contact with any chemicals or insects in these areas.

Thank you for consulting me.

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

I live in a place where I can visit a dermatologist only on Sunday. What should I do till then? Should I start the antiviral dose medication? Please suggest.

Answered by Dr. Rashmi Singh

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rashmi Singh is a Dermatologist, HIV/AIDS Specialist, Venereologist, and Cosmetologist with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University in 2011 and DDVL from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2015. She consults patients with skin ailments, prescribes medication, undertakes skin therapy treatment, or performs non-intrusive surgery. She is currently practicing in Bengaluru.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read and understand your concern.

You can take the prescription medicine from any general practitioner around. For now, start on Acyclovir 800 milligrams, five times a day along with painkillers like Ibuprofen. But as a first thing, get a complete examination done by your physician tomorrow morning.

Looking forward to your response in order to help you.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At March 1, 2016
Reviewed At October 8, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rashmi Singh is a Dermatologist, HIV/AIDS Specialist, Venereologist, and Cosmetologist with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University in 2011 and DDVL from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2015. She consults patients with skin ailments, prescribes medication, undertakes skin therapy treatment, or performs non-intrusive surgery. She is currently practicing in Bengaluru.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rashmi Singh is a Dermatologist, HIV/AIDS Specialist, Venereologist, and Cosmetologist with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University in 2011 and DDVL from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2015. She consults patients with skin ailments, prescribes medication, undertakes skin therapy treatment, or performs non-intrusive surgery. She is currently practicing in Bengaluru.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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