Post herpes zoster ophthalmicus acneiform eruption: a case report

Authors

  • Mansoor Haider Dermatology Unit, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Issam Hamadah Dermatology Unit, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.v20i2.402

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

21.12.2016

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 2 (2010): April - June

Section

Case Reports

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Post herpes zoster ophthalmicus acneiform eruption: a case report. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2016 Dec. 21 [cited 2026 Jul. 24];20(2):112-4. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/402