Herpes zoster
A common dermal and neurologic disorder caused by reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus that has remained dormant within dorsal root ganglia, often for decades, after the patient's initial exposure to the virus in the form of varicella (chickenpox). It is characterized by severe neuralgic pain along the distribution of the affected nerve and crops of clustered vesicles over the area.
Disease Alternative Name
Recent Cases of Herpes zoster
Browse recently discussed Herpes zoster cases by specialists
32 Views
, 5 Answers
Top Cases of Herpes zoster
Selected by editors, top cases are known for unique problem or best solution503 Views
, 5 Likes
, 53 Answers
1218 Views
, 3 Likes
, 51 Answers
Yes this is herpes zoster You rightly put her on acyclovir Kindly give the full doses of 800mg 5times a day and tapper off gradually and keep on maintenance dose don't withdraw immidiately Second thing don't stop steroids as she on Rest loc...
Top Herpes zoster Doctors on Curofy
Top doctors who continously share their opinions on Herpes zoster
Dr.sunitas Skin; Hair & Laser Centre
Dr.Sunita ; Nutritionist ; Cosmetic Dermatology
Dr.Sunitas Diet & Beauty Clinic
; Diploma in dermatology;PG diploma cosmetic medicine & surgery Diploma in nutrition ; PGDHAMS
Dr KUTE HOSPITAL
Dr KUTE HOSPITAL
Govt. Medical College Miraj
D M &S
Private Practise
Md
PHC Bichpuri and ESI Dispensary Chippitola Agra & SN Medical College Agra & Fatehgarh
Medical Officer Incharge
SN Medical College, Agra
DA
Trending Diseases
Trending Cases
- Login to View the image
A shortcut way to stay updated with COVID-related information. Watch this space for updates
Curofy News3 Likes17 Answers - Login to View the image
Dr. Ashutosh Chandan Dubey is sharing a clinical Case of Tropical Pulmonary Eosinophilia diagnosed & managed with great expertise by him. Share your views on the case & learn new things. Follow us for more such updates!
Expert Insights18 Likes17 Answers - Login to View the image
*Chief complaint*- An 80 y/o/f came with a c/o pain in the groin after a fall since last night *History*- hypothyroidism (on medication-100 mcg thyroxin) *Vitals*- all normal *Examination*- Pain and difficulty in rotating the affected leg. *Investigation*- Leg x-ray done Diagnosis & Management???
Dr. Priyank Jha1 Like12 Answers - Login to View the image
A shortcut way to stay updated with COVID-related information. Watch this space for updates
Curofy News7 Likes11 Answers - Login to View the image
*Chief complaint*- A 62 y/o/m came with a c/o pain in the right knee after a car accident yesterday *history*- diabetes and Htn (on regular medication) *Vitals*- all normal * Examination*- Swelling in the distal aspect of the femur and knee. Tenderness on palpation around the distal femur. *Investigation*- Knee X-ray done Diagnosis??
Dr. Priyank Jha3 Likes9 Answers
183 Views
, 1 Like
, 3 Answers