Permanent Localized Hair Repigmentation Following Herpes Zoster Infection

May 2010 in “ Archives of dermatology ”

Giridhar U. Adiga, Khalid Rehman, Peter H. Wiernik

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The document described a case of permanent localized hair repigmentation following a herpes zoster infection. This phenomenon was observed in a patient who experienced a change in hair color in the affected area after the infection resolved. The case highlighted a rare but notable dermatological occurrence, suggesting that viral infections like herpes zoster could potentially influence hair pigmentation.

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