A 64-year-old man has burning pain followed by grouped vesicles on an erythematous base in a unilateral T8 dermatomal distribution. Lesions began

Question

A 64-year-old man has burning pain followed by grouped vesicles on an erythematous base in a unilateral T8 dermatomal distribution. Lesions began yesterday. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Start oral valacyclovir

Answer

Use permethrin cream

Answer

Start isotretinoin

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Observe for 6 weeks before treatment

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Apply topical antifungal cream

Herpes zoster — ABFM Board MCQ

A 64-year-old man has burning pain followed by grouped vesicles on an erythematous base in a unilateral T8 dermatomal distribution. Lesions began yesterday. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment?