Zoster sine herpete

A 61‐year‐old man presented with acute facial pain and subsequently developed the rash of herpes zoster in a distal dermatome. Treatment with acyclovir was commenced before development of the rash. The atypical presentation and the benefits of early diagnosis and treatment are discussed.

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