Permanent Localized Hair Repigmentation Following Herpes Zoster Infection

May 2010 in “ Archives of dermatology ”

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

hair repigmentation herpes zoster viral infections hair pigmentation shingles

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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