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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    TLDR Herpes zoster infection can cause permanent hair color change in the affected area.
    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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