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Hi, my mom (around 60 yrs) is suffering from Shingles. Last Sunday she had back pain within a week she got red rashes on back. Initially we thought it must b bcoz of summer but family doc diagnosed it as Shingles. it is very painful and burning. V r scared. Do v need to consult skin specialist? Wht v need to do? Thanks
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Dr. Pinanky Jadhav-Adhe
Dermatologist
17 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly consult a skin specialist as early as possible as timely treatment can be started and that will help preventing any complications also.
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