January 2009 in “Journal of musculoskeletal pain” A patient got Herpes zoster after a knee injection, possibly due to the injection's trauma, but more evidence is needed.
30 citations
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Cepharanthine effectively reduces Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 by blocking certain cell pathways and promoting cell death.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” A man developed a rare skin condition after a hair transplant surgery.
10 citations
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February 2006 in “Archives of dermatology” A man's chest hair turned white after a shingles infection, possibly due to virus-damaged pigment cells.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Clinical Dermatology” A new skin cancer can develop where shingles once occurred.
September 2025 in “BMJ Case Reports” Platelet-rich plasma therapy may rarely trigger herpes zoster ophthalmicus.
28 citations
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October 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A fungal infection developed on a herpes scar and was successfully treated with antifungal medication.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study suggests a link between varicella-zoster virus and segmental vitiligo, with evidence of the virus disrupting skin pigment cells.
Herpes zoster can cause lasting nail and hair damage.
4 citations
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July 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Plaque-type herpetic folliculitis affects eccrine glands.
25 citations
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December 1995 in “Neurology” The research found that chickenpox virus spreads in skin through blood then to skin cells, while shingles virus moves from nerves to hair follicle areas before infecting skin cells.
2 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” RANKL improves the immune response against herpes simplex virus by enhancing T cell activation and could help develop better treatments or vaccines.
3 citations
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January 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Zinc sulphate solution was not effective in reducing the number, duration, or severity of recurrent herpes simplex infections.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Chinese medical journal/Chinese Medical Journal” A woman with a scalp infection and herpes recovered fully after treatment.
1 citations
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December 2020 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” A patient with pemphigus vulgaris improved significantly after treatment for an additional viral skin infection.
February 2025 in “Infectious Diseases & Immunity” HHV-6 reactivation may be linked to psychiatric disorders and can improve with antiviral treatment.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “SLEEP” People with obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to get herpes zoster, but nightmares don't affect the risk.
September 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Skin diseases are common in HIV patients and could help detect HIV early in Ethiopia.
February 2026 in “American Journal of Case Reports” AS-OCT is crucial for diagnosing VZV interstitial keratitis and avoiding unnecessary treatments.
July 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that scalp conditions have various causes and can present in many different ways.
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Trichoscopy is a key method for dermatologists to quickly and effectively diagnose hair and scalp conditions.
3 citations
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November 2024 in “Viruses” Cepharanthine may help treat Equid herpesvirus type 8 by reducing oxidative stress.
September 2014 in “Archives of disease in childhood” A 12-year-old boy had severe shingles and skin damage after a stem-cell transplant.
14 citations
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October 2011 L-Lysine may help with various health conditions, but results are inconsistent for herpes treatment and its potential in other therapies is still being explored.
53 citations
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November 1992 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” HIV can cause unusual and severe skin problems that are hard to treat.
16 citations
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January 2010 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Children with HIV often have skin problems that can indicate the severity of their immune system damage.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Er:YAG laser therapy effectively treats Hailey-Hailey disease, leading to long-term remission and improved quality of life.
14 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Viral reactivation is rare at the time of DRESS diagnosis in the U.S.
6 citations
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October 2001 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” Intralesional cidofovir may be a viable treatment for conjunctival lesions in Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome without systemic toxicity.
36 citations
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March 2004 in “AIDS” Demodex folliculitis can occur in HIV patients on HAART, and treatment may involve topical creams or medication changes.