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    Glossary Herpes Zoster

    viral infection causing painful, blistering rash, also called Shingles

    Herpes Zoster, commonly known as Shingles, is a viral infection caused by the reactivation of the Varicella-Zoster Virus, the same virus responsible for chickenpox. It typically presents as a painful, blistering skin rash that usually appears on one side of the body or face, often accompanied by nerve pain that can persist even after the rash has healed.

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    1. Wolf's isotopic response: Trichophyton rubrum folliculitis appearing on a herpes zoster scar International Journal of Dermatology · 2000 · 28 citations
    2. Thermographic Follow-up of a Mild Case of Herpes Zoster Archives of Dermatology · 2010 · 6 citations
    3. Keloids After Herpes Zoster: Report of Wolf’s Isotopic Phenomenon and Literature Review Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2023 · 3 citations
    4. Permanent Localized Hair Repigmentation Following Herpes Zoster Infection Archives of dermatology · 2010 · 3 citations
    5. Erythema multiforme sparing regressing herpes zoster lesion: “Reverse isotopic phenomenon?” Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2008 · 3 citations
    6. Adult black dot tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton tonsurans complicated with herpes zoster 2019 · 2 citations
    7. Wolf’s Isotopic Response in a Post Herpes Zoster Patient Forming Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma International Journal of Clinical Dermatology · 2025
    8. Cutaneous Appendage Damage after Herpes Zoster 2025
    9. Herpes Zoster Precipitating First Attack of Neuromyelitis Optica along with Perinuclear Anti-Neutrophilic Cytoplasmic Antibody Positive Vasculitis Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology · 2022
    10. Herpes zoster ophthalmicus following platelet-rich plasma therapy for androgenetic alopecia BMJ Case Reports · 2025
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