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MissLucyEyelesbarrow · 08/09/2022 21:34
I am a GP. Shingles can look like this.Contrary to what a lot of PPs are implying, shingles can present in many different ways. Don't click if you are squeamish, but this is a picture of some atypical presentations of shingles.
This appearance is actually not uncommon with shingles close to the ear. Google Herpes zoster opticus and you will see lots of pictures similar to the OP's. With pain and sudden onset, shingles is quite a likely diagnosis. However, it's important to keep other possible diagnoses in mind too.
By all means query the diagnosis, OP, but please keep an open mind. Despite what a lot of PPs are screaming at you, the GP is not necessarily wrong.
IrisVersicolor · 08/09/2022 21:37
Not a doctor, but facial shingles can be that very dark colour, but you’d expect it to be more than one blob, and more of a blister than an implosion. Herpes Zoster Oticus is a form of shingles that appears next to the ear.
Did the GP prescribe antivirals and steroids? Because HZO can lead to nerve damage.
holidaynightmare · 08/09/2022 21:40
@RichPetunia
I wouldn't be wasting another moment I would phone 111 now and try to get into your local urgent treatment centre incase she gets worsening symptoms- hopefully she won't but at least someone medically trained would be having a look at it.
MissLucyEyelesbarrow · 08/09/2022 21:41
Not a doctor, but facial shingles can be that very dark colour, but you’d expect it to be more than one blob
That is true, but shingles rashes can evolve rapidly and start with a single lesion.
I am certainly not saying it is definitely shingles, but shingles is a possible diagnosis.
TheCanyon · 08/09/2022 21:45
MissLucyEyelesbarrow · 08/09/2022 21:34
I am a GP. Shingles can look like this.Contrary to what a lot of PPs are implying, shingles can present in many different ways. Don't click if you are squeamish, but this is a picture of some atypical presentations of shingles.
This appearance is actually not uncommon with shingles close to the ear. Google Herpes zoster opticus and you will see lots of pictures similar to the OP's. With pain and sudden onset, shingles is quite a likely diagnosis. However, it's important to keep other possible diagnoses in mind too.
By all means query the diagnosis, OP, but please keep an open mind. Despite what a lot of PPs are screaming at you, the GP is not necessarily wrong.
That is horrifically fascinating, thanks for sharing.
IrisVersicolor · 08/09/2022 21:48
MissLucyEyelesbarrow · 08/09/2022 21:41
Not a doctor, but facial shingles can be that very dark colour, but you’d expect it to be more than one blob
That is true, but shingles rashes can evolve rapidly and start with a single lesion.
I am certainly not saying it is definitely shingles, but shingles is a possible diagnosis.
Yes it could spread. The fact that her tongue and hair are painful does also suggest shingles.
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