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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
SHINGLES TWICE IN THE SAME SPOT
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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SHINGLES TWICE IN THE SAME SPOT
by shinglessameplace, May 07, 2006 12:00AM
Last year I was diagnosed with shingles localized above my left eye. I took the anit-viral meds and it cleared up. It has flared up again in the exact same location. The shingles are still in the rasied red skin/unbroken blister phase and itch moderately. The docs have started me on a regimen of acyclovir.
I was told that you could not get shingles in the same place twice? Is there any chance this could be something else?
I was told that you could not get shingles in the same place twice? Is there any chance this could be something else?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, May 08, 2006 12:00AM
, May 08, 2006 12:00AM
Yes, I think there's a good chance neither outbreak was shingles. It may be herpes simplex (the cold sore type) rather than herpes zoster (shingles.) I suggest a viral culture next time this happens, but before acyclovir is prescribed. If it is a cold sore, you can consider suppressing it with regular use of acyclovir if you get frequent recurrences. Discuss this with your doctor or a consultant.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by Shimz, Jun 10, 2006 12:00AM
Just to let you know last year last June I had shingles. Its june again and I got the shingles again in the same place they started burning over and over the rash had not come right away but I went ahead and went to the doc they gave me valtrex. I'm on it now.
