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I don't know what to call it..

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Well I have been getting these things on my arms and chest. They are about the size of half dollars, very red and inflamed. At first they didn't hurt and I thought that I might have an ingrown hair. Soon enough they really started to hurt bad. Very tender to the touch. I have had one under each armpit which is extremely uncomfortable. After a week or so it should go away, the other did. Afterwards there is a hard lump where "it" was. Anyone know what this is??
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If you are on medication to lower your immune system, it may be shingles... see a doctor asap because the medication they give you only works if you take it within 24 hours of rash and discomfort. It will go but it can cause a few problems if untreated.
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I never thought of shingles.. yuk.. It's not though it is more of a cyst type growth. not scabbing or puss like.. just very tender.
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It doesn't sound like shingles. My mom just had them. Also, shingles shouldn't cross to both sides of the body. I'm no expert but sounds like something Momto4boys was describing she had. Check with her. I think she needed antibiotics.
Michelle
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