Post herpes zoster ophthalmicus acneiform eruption: a case report

Authors

  • Mansoor Haider
  • Issam Hamadah

Keywords:

Herpes zoster, acne, comedones

Abstract

Appearance of comedones or acneiform eruption following herpes zoster infection as an isotopic response is a rare occurrence. We report a case of acneiform eruption in healed herpes zoster ophthalmicus in a middle aged man. 

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Published

2016-12-21

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Haider M, Hamadah I. Post herpes zoster ophthalmicus acneiform eruption: a case report. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2016Dec.21 [cited 2024Nov.8];20(2):112-4. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/402

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