Multidermatomal herpes zoster in an immunocompetent female

Herpes Zoster Duplex Bilateralis ? A Case Report

“…Isolated case reports in the literature also document bilateral zoster. Undoubtedly such cases occur but they remain exceedingly rare accounting for less than 1.0% cases [3] Multidermatomal and disseminated herpes zoster frequently occurs in patients with lymphoreticular malignancy or HIV infection, but is rare in immunocompetent persons [4] Diabetes mellitus (DM) comprises a group of metabolic disorders that share the phenotype of hyperglycemia. Individuals with DM have a greater frequency and severity of infections.…”

Herpes Zoster Involving Trigeminal and Facial Nerve In an Immunocompetent Patient

“…The relative frequency of ophthalmic herpes zoster increases with age. 5 The eye is involved in 30-40% of patients with ophthalmic zoster. 7 Vesicles on the tip or side of the nose indicate involvement of the nasociliary branch of the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve called "Hutchison's sign."…”

“…Its presence is a strong predictor of ocular inflammation and corneal denervation. 5 With involvement of mandibular branch, lesions are localized to V3 dermatome i.e. lateral head, external ear, external auditory meatus, lower lip, lip mucosa, mandibular gums and lateral neck.…”

Herpes zoster affecting all three divisions of trigeminal nerve in an immunocompetent male: A rare presentation

“…[1] Multi-dermatomal involvement is rare in immunocompetent patients. [2] We report an unusual case of involvement of ophthalmic, mandibular and maxillary branches of the trigeminal nerve in an immunocompetent male, which is extremely rare.…”

“…[13] Multi-dermatomal involvement is rare in immunocompetent persons. [2] The relative frequency of ophthalmic herpes zoster increases with age. [13] Eye is involved in 30-40% of patients with ophthalmic zoster.…”