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What the heck is this awful rash

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BigSilly · 09/03/2025 11:12

Been feeling a bit off colour for a couple of days and woken up with this horrible rash!

What the heck is this awful rash
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TeaRoseTallulah · 09/03/2025 11:13

Did you post a photo?

BigSilly · 09/03/2025 11:14

Forgot photo

What the heck is this awful rash
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CatsorDogsrule · 09/03/2025 11:30

Photos not very clear. Are some of the darker spots freckles or moles? Is it just in that area? Are they raised, itchy?

I'd probably try some paracetamol and an antihistamine to see if that helps, or try a pharmacist.

BigSilly · 09/03/2025 11:41

No. No moles. The photo does not really do justice its red and purple red spots

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TeaRoseTallulah · 09/03/2025 11:43

Take antihistamine and use some hydrocortisone cream and see if that helps. Have you used any new shampoo or face cream?

Miceeverywhere · 09/03/2025 11:56

I can't really see the rash, but if you've been feeling off and the rash is localised you might want to consider shingles. A pharmacist would be able to help. If it is shingles the sooner you get treatment the better.

dementedpixie · 09/03/2025 11:58

If it's just on one side of your face, then it could be shingles. You might need antivirals to help reduce spread

Zuve · 09/03/2025 12:06

Poor you looks like shingles to me,

Nogodsnomasters · 09/03/2025 12:44

It actually looks like petechiae to me, have you had a bad cough or vomiting? That can cause petechiae round the face

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