Which rashes are expected on this patient

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A 62-year-old male attending physician presents for evaluation of a three-day rash on the right anterior chest wall. The rash is associated with intermittent sharp, lightning-like pain that is not caused or relieved by position or activity and ranks as an 8 on a scale of 10. Past medical history includes tonsillectomy at age three for recurrent strep throat, chicken pox at age eight, and an uncomplicated appendectomy at age 19. He is otherwise healthy and takes no medications. As the patient and provider are both in agreement that this is most likely shingles, which rashes are expected on this patient?

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