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What could this be?

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OliviaFlaversham · 06/08/2025 18:15

This has appeared across shoulder blades. Both the same. Looks like a pattern. Under skin. Not raised or itchy. Appeared in last 24 hours and feeling fine. Any ideas?!

What could this be?
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WaitingforCoddy · 06/08/2025 19:17

I would ask if you can send a photo to the gp but one possibility is shingles.

Sundaymorningcalla · 06/08/2025 19:30

Have you worn a heavy back pack or had tight straps across them?

This happened to me when I was at my lowest body fat percentage, just brushing/marks from stuff rubbing on my skin.

OliviaFlaversham · 06/08/2025 19:38

Yes that could be it! Thank you. I couldn’t think what the pattern could be but that fits.

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TerminalMoraine · 06/08/2025 23:56

Could it be the imprint of your jumper?

EBearhug · 06/08/2025 23:57

I'd say heavy rucksack, too.

Dontsayyouloveme · 07/08/2025 00:09

WaitingforCoddy · 06/08/2025 19:17

I would ask if you can send a photo to the gp but one possibility is shingles.

Don’t think that’s shingles. The marks are flat and look more like bruising rather than shingles spots

OliviaFlaversham · 07/08/2025 08:25

Definitely the rucksack straps and cannot believe I didn’t think of this! Thanks all

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