phenylephrine-hydrochloride and Herpes-Zoster

The case of a 75-year-old Caucasian woman with a trigeminal trophic syndrome (TTS) is presented and discussed. TTS of the ala nasi subsequent to a herpes zoster infection has not been described previously. We provide a review of the literature with insights into the pathogenesis and current therapeutic strategies.

Topics: Aged; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Herpes Zoster; Humans; Nose; Skin Ulcer; Surgical Flaps; Syndrome; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Treatment Outcome; Trigeminal Neuralgia; Wound Healing

Topics: Aged; Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex; Herpes Zoster; Herpesvirus 3, Human; Humans; Male; Mental Disorders; Necrosis; Nose

Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is the causal agent of varicella (chickenpox) and herpes zoster (shingles). Primary VZV infection is a common childhood disease, but elderly patients and those having a compromised immune system are also at risk. We present the case of progressive necrosis of the nose skin in a patient with a compromised immune system and a generalised VZV infection. During the course of his hospital stay and follow-up, the lesion gradually improved with conservative treatment.

Topics: Aged; Debridement; DNA, Viral; Follow-Up Studies; Herpes Zoster; Herpesvirus 3, Human; Humans; Male; Necrosis; Nose; Rhinoplasty

Topics: Acyclovir; Aged; Antiviral Agents; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Herpes Zoster; Herpesvirus 3, Human; Humans; Necrosis; Nose; Palate, Hard; Valacyclovir; Valine

Three Japanese patients with trigeminal trophic syndrome, a rare dermatosis in Japan, were reported. Cutaneous lesions were a long-standing ulcer and destruction of the right ala nasi in case 1, a persistent deep ulceration on the forehead after a small trauma in case 2, and development of small, discrete ulcers on the right forehead during the treatment of a postherpetic neuralgia in case 3. A protective device was very effective in one patient.

Topics: Aged; Diabetes Complications; Facial Dermatoses; Female; Herpes Zoster; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Nose; Syndrome; Trigeminal Neuralgia; Ulcer

Topics: Child, Preschool; Cicatrix; Ciliary Body; Dermatitis Herpetiformis; Female; Herpes Zoster; Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus; Herpesvirus 3, Human; Humans; Nose; Ophthalmic Nerve

Topics: Cheek; Child, Preschool; Herpes Zoster; Humans; Lip; Male; Maxillary Nerve; Nose; Skin Diseases, Infectious