c/o lesions over rt upper arm for 7 days for which ampiclox given elsewhere ...but not cured. Initially started as vesicles but later crusted. Kindly guide in Dx and Rx . Tq
LESIONS STARTED AS VESICLES, LATER CHANGING TO PUSTULES , ALTHOUGH LOCALISED APPEARS TO BE VARICELLA- ZOSTER INFECTION THAT IS IT MAY BE HERPES ZOSTER OR CHICKEN POX. ENQUIRE ABOUT ITCHING AND INSPECT OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY FOR SIMILLAR LESIONS. TREATMENT:- ACYCLOVIR .400 MG.Q.I.D.. LOCALLY APPLY ACYCLOVIR 2% SKIN OINTMENT.
Looks like healing Herpes Zoster. Tab Acyclovir 800 mg Five times a day for 7 days. Local Acyclovir Ointment.
lesion seems to be healing Herpes zoster. rx accordingly with acyclovir 800mg5hrly for 7 days with paracetamol & local application of acyclovir cream. ..
Herpes zoster
Appears to be a Healing phase of HERPES ZOSTER...HSV-1,Pls ask her if she had h/o ..back pain. toothache,.chickenpox fever, recent mental physical emotional stress periods, dental work. etc..
Herpes zoster.
Herpes zoster lesions,maculopapulovesicular lesions on the erythematous base
HZ
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