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Herpes zoster (shingles) on the back


	This photograph shows clusters of blisters (vesicles) and redness (erythema) caused by herpes zoster (shingles. The pattern follows a "dermatome" (see the dermatome picture. The area may burn or sting before the appearance of these vesicles. Early treatment with acyclovir (within 24 hours of the appearance of the vesicles) may prevent progression or reduce the time the infection is active (duration. Update Date: 05/01/2006 Michael Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

Herpes zoster (shingles) on the back	Herpes zoster (shingles) - close-up of lesion	Herpes zoster (shingles) on the arm
Herpes zoster (shingles) on the chest	Herpes zoster (shingles) on the hand and fingers	Herpes zoster (shingles) on the neck and cheek
Herpes zoster (shingles) on the hand	Herpes zoster (shingles), disseminated	Herpes zoster (shingles) on the back
Adult dermatome	Shingles

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