A 25-year-old male with a painful vesicular rash on a dermatomal distribution across his chest is diagnosed with herpes zoster (shingles). He is other...

Question

A 25-year-old male with a painful vesicular rash on a dermatomal distribution across his chest is diagnosed with herpes zoster (shingles). He is otherwise healthy. What is the recommended management to reduce pain and duration?

Accepted Answer

Oral acyclovir for 7 days

Answer

High-dose IV acyclovir

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Topical acyclovir cream

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Oral steroids alone

Answer

No treatment needed

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

A 25-year-old male with a painful vesicular rash on a dermatomal distribution across his chest is diagnosed with herpes zoster (shingles). He is otherwise healthy. What is the recommended management to reduce pain and duration?