i have this red spot on my left left, and 2 other spots on my nose...no sure if it is shingles - Could it just be spots due to my age?
cheers.
p.s - im get random itches on radom parts of my body but there is nothing there...do u think this is mental? (as in my brain is playing tricks on me)?
2006-10-14 08:16:45 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Your mind is probably playing tricks on you but it can't hurt to get it checked out by a physician.
2006-10-14 08:19:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2
2016-09-01 08:28:42 · answer #2 · answered by Janet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shingles is reactivaton of the Herpes Zoster virus from within nerve fibres where it lies dormant after having chickenpox. So - the first question you need to ask yourself is have you ever had chickenpox?
Secondly use this link: http://www.umanitoba.ca/cranial_nerves/trigeminal_neuralgia/manuscript/images/tndistr.jpg and check if your spots appear ONLY in one of these divisions. These are the dermatomes of the face - each area is supplied by a nerve. As the virus that causes shingles lies dormant in nerves the disease only ever appears in these patterns.
Thirdly - how old are you? Shingles is a disease of older people. It usually occurs after an infectious challenge where their immune system is depressed.
Fourthly - if they are pustules that appear to contain a white/cream material they are more than likely to be spots. Check on your face for comendomes (Blackheads), These are diagnostic of acne.
Fifth: Shingles is generally very itchy in the area in which the lesions occur but generally shows far more than 3 lesions!
As for the itching - there are diseases that cause random itching but I think that these spots have got you very concious about any changes that occur. We all get itching in random places at random times.
I dont think you have anything to worry about. If you continue to be concerned pop along to your GP and ask.
2006-10-14 12:13:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many reasons we get rashes. I get allergic to the sun.
I hear shingles is very VERY PAINFUL. So if you are in a lot of pain, are vomiting and running a very high fever get to the ER to be treated for shingles or some other severe condition.
However, if you simply have a rash try to figure out why. Is it physical, metaphysical, emotional etc... You can also seek help by going to a dermatologist, your regular doctor, or a medical intuitive or eastern doctor depending on your preference.
Blessed Be.
2006-10-14 08:21:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Andy if you had shingles, you would know it. If you have to ask, then the answer is ":no". Shingles usually starts on the chest and back. Evenually your chest and back is one big scab and you are in agony. Doctors now believe that shingles is a kind of adult chickenpox. If you had chickenpow as a child, then you have a much greater chance of getting shingles when you get older.
2006-10-14 08:29:38 · answer #5 · answered by bettyswestbrook 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think you have shingles, then you need to go see your doctor. This virus is highly contagious and need not be taken lightly. People in our hospital that have shingles are placed on contact isolation.
Because I can't see what you're talking about, it's hard for me to say whether or not it might be shingles. When in doubt call the MD.
Best wishes!
2006-10-14 08:27:11 · answer #6 · answered by tikizgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had shingles and didn't realise i had it. I had spots all around my waist but they didn't meet. I felt really down and depressed and they didn't itch but really did irrate me when I wore trousers which rubbed against the spots. It's a horrible disease and can be fatal. If you worried go check it out.
2006-10-14 08:30:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think shingles comes out in a red itchy "ring shaped" rash on the infected area, it sometimes does cause other parts of the body to itch as well & a course of antibiotics are usually the cure...it is contageous!! go to your doctor if you are worried!! x
2006-10-16 08:33:26 · answer #8 · answered by Kerry A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The short answer has to be, "See your Doctor". However, shingles is painful in some degree.
2006-10-15 02:36:48 · answer #9 · answered by Malcolm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the shingles are a virus that a person gets and although some say you can only get one time, they actually can retun throughout your life. they are usually only on one side of the torso. I have had them several times, and they are very painful and if you have them, you will know that.
2006-10-14 09:56:39 · answer #10 · answered by Lees' 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shingles is very painfull and usually on the trunk of the body. cellulitis could be a possibility. you should go to the doctor monday.
2006-10-14 08:42:37 · answer #11 · answered by one hot mamma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋