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13 Mar 2007
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Strange skin irritation
Hiya doc
My boyfriend has been complaining for a few days now about a strange soreness on his back and chest.
He said it is sore to lie on and to touch (if you skim your fingers over the part that hurts) but says it doesnt hurt when you push it. He said its not the muscle, it seems to be the skin. But there are no visible marks.
He is being a typically stubborn guy by refusing to go to the doc because he thinks it will go away, but i know it's worrying him.
Do you have any idea what it might be? If i can give him some idea i might be able to convince him to go to the doc.
Thanks so much
My boyfriend has been complaining for a few days now about a strange soreness on his back and chest.
He said it is sore to lie on and to touch (if you skim your fingers over the part that hurts) but says it doesnt hurt when you push it. He said its not the muscle, it seems to be the skin. But there are no visible marks.
He is being a typically stubborn guy by refusing to go to the doc because he thinks it will go away, but i know it's worrying him.
Do you have any idea what it might be? If i can give him some idea i might be able to convince him to go to the doc.
Thanks so much
CyberDoc
Dear Worried Girlfriend
Please keep an eye on the area, it may be the pre-amble of herpes Zoster infection. If a rash appears he needs to get medication for it within 24 hours. Sometimes a viral infection like flu can also cause hyper sensitivity of the skin?
Please keep an eye on the area, it may be the pre-amble of herpes Zoster infection. If a rash appears he needs to get medication for it within 24 hours. Sometimes a viral infection like flu can also cause hyper sensitivity of the skin?
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