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Shingles on Chest

Shingles on Chest

The photo shows the typical rash of shingles (also called Herpes Zoster).

There are multiple small blisters grouped together in one area of body (i.e., dermatomal distribution or "band" or "stripe"). It is unilateral, that is, it is present on only one side of the body.



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