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What are these spots?

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Bigredspots · 08/12/2025 06:33

I've woken up today with these itchy, sore spots on my back. Google brings up too many pics of spiders so I thought I'd ask here!
No sign of bed bugs anywhere, plus none of us have been away anywhere.
I did spend yesterday in a fairly dusty kitchen/village hall.
Cam anyone help please? I feel fine otherwise.

What are these spots?
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OrdinaryGirl · 11/12/2025 06:51

Spots on the torso, especially if they’re in a line, can be an early warning sign of shingles. I can’t remember where I heard or read this, but remember that the advice was to get to pharmacist / GP and get some retroviral drugs to stop it taking hold.

justasking111 · 11/12/2025 13:21

OrdinaryGirl · 11/12/2025 06:51

Spots on the torso, especially if they’re in a line, can be an early warning sign of shingles. I can’t remember where I heard or read this, but remember that the advice was to get to pharmacist / GP and get some retroviral drugs to stop it taking hold.

I think @Bigredspots has left it too late for antivirals as most people do when it's shingles.

Bigredspots · 11/12/2025 14:29

I don't think it's shingles. I feel fine and they're not in a line.

I think it was chicken pox. The big one has crusted over (sorry!) and the rest are fading. No new ones. Probably a mild case due to previously having it, albeit as a baby.

Thanks to all for your help.

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