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GlossaryHerpes Zoster (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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research Localization of Varicella-Zoster Virus Nucleic Acids and Proteins in Human Skin

25 citations, December 1995 in “Neurology”

The research found that chickenpox virus spreads in skin through blood then to skin cells, while shingles virus moves from nerves to hair follicle areas before infecting skin cells.

research Thermographic Follow-Up of a Mild Case of Herpes Zoster

6 citations, September 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Thermography matched the patient's pain levels in a shingles case and might help diagnose shingles without a rash.

research Permanent Localized Hair Repigmentation Following Herpes Zoster Infection

3 citations, May 2010 in “Archives of dermatology”

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

research Erythema Multiforme Sparing Regressing Herpes Zoster Lesion: Reverse Isotopic Phenomenon?

3 citations, January 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

A patient's skin rash did not affect the area where a previous viral rash was healing, suggesting a rare immune response.

research Adult Black Dot Tinea Capitis Caused by Trichophyton Tonsurans Complicated with Herpes Zoster

2 citations, December 2019 in “Chinese medical journal/Chinese Medical Journal”

A woman with a scalp infection and herpes recovered fully after treatment.

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