if the rash is on the same side of the back as on the chest and is only in that one area it could be an early sign of shingles medically know and varicella zoster virus. this is a reactivation of chickenpox. it occurs in the distribution of one given sensory nerve can be painful and is often followed by a blistering rash in the same location. it should be treated as early as possible in order to avoid longer-term pain after the rash resolves. i would recommend an immediate visit to your dermatologist for an evaluation.
three days ago my husband's skin started to hurt. no rash just pain. what would you recommend. it started with a patch on the small of his back and now it's on his on his chest.