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Can anyone diagnose this patch of bumps on my back?

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youbethemummylion · 08/08/2014 18:12

A random patch of bumps has appeared on my back out of nowhere. I felt an itch on my back so itched it but that hurt so I asked DH to look he said I had about 3 small spots on my back. The area felt hot all day so later on I asked him to look again and he said it had turned into a whole patch. They are not spreading or disappearing and have been there a week now. The area feels hot and is hot to the touch and is painful when I lean on it or my clothing rubs on it.

It is a bit more bright red than it looks in the photos. Anyone got any ideas as the Dr's got no appointment until the end of the week. I am more then happy to just ignore it if its one of those things but really don't know if this is a symptom of something else iyswim.

Can anyone diagnose this patch of bumps on my back?
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turdfairynomore · 08/08/2014 18:17

That looks like shingles to me?? I'm not medical but my son had it a few months ago. I'll try to attach a pic of his!!

Can anyone diagnose this patch of bumps on my back?
MonsterThighs · 08/08/2014 18:18

Looks like ringworm to me

Minorchristmascrisis · 08/08/2014 18:22

I'd agree, looks like shingles. This is from google images...

Can anyone diagnose this patch of bumps on my back?
youbethemummylion · 08/08/2014 18:27

Thanks everyone just googled Shingles and it does sound like that could be it although I haven't felt unwell at all. I don't think it will be ringworm the google images for that were more like a ring of spots with normalish skin in the middle. I did accidentally do a google image search on roundworm first though and now I need to wash my eyes eugh!

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SunshineOutdoors · 08/08/2014 18:34

Is it only on one side of your back? i.e not crossing over the middle of your back. I think that's a sign of shingles. If it is shingles, you're very contagious and can give chicken pox to people so should be careful near pregnant women, children, elderly, vulnerable etc.

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 08/08/2014 19:43

mummylion my DS had shingles a couple og years ago, he had anti-viral tablets but IIRC you need to take them within 72 hours (so might be an idea to phone your GP tomorrow or Out of Hours , depending on how long you've had them)

youbethemummylion · 08/08/2014 19:46

Yes its just on one side, how long will I be contagious?

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