Herpes Zoster
58 years old female - a known diabetic and hypertensive on regular treatment. Developed these lesions since 4 days . The pictures were sent on WhatsApp as part of telemedicine. Opinion please To me it appears to be Herpes Zoster involving the trigeminal nerve
Absolutely you are correct dr Praveen Yograj Lesions are vesicular distributed on forehead Are herpes zoster Pt is diabetic needs strict control Rx acyclovir 800mg 5times a day for 7days and tapper off gradually and keep on maintenance dose Locally acyclovir oint frequently Tab azithromycin 500mg 1od for 5days Tab Levocetrizine5mg 1bd Tab gabapentin 300mg+nortryptiline 10mg 1od at bedtime NSAIDs as required
SUGGESTIVE. OF ..HERPES ZOSTER
Yes HERPES zoster
Dx HZV Rx of tab acyclovir 400 mg 5times for 7days Oint . Herpex Tab . Gabantin plus Tab . Zincovit Tab .levocet 5mg od
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Sir It is Herpes zoster Adv Acyclovir 800 mg 5 times daily for 10 days)
Absolutely you are correct dr Praveen Yograj Lesions are vesicular distributed on forehead Are herpes zoster Pt is diabetic needs strict control Rx acyclovir 800mg 5times a day for 7days and tapper off gradually and keep on maintenance dose Locally acyclovir oint frequently Tab azithromycin 500mg 1od for 5days Tab Levocetrizine5mg 1bd Tab gabapentin 300mg+nortryptiline 10mg 1od at bedtime NSAIDs as required
Herpes zoster
Herpes Zoster Acyclovir 400 mg 5 times daily Acyclovir oint locally Tab Gabapentine 300 mg bd
Herpes Zoster ophthalmicus
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