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ArticleInternational medical case reports journal2024

A Case Report of Herpes Zoster After Botulinum Toxin Injections.

Shadi Zari

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Article in International medical case reports journal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Shadi ZariDepartment of Dermatology, College of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-4748-3818
University of Jeddah · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This case report presents a rare occurrence of herpes zoster (HZ) outbreak in a 50-year-old male following botulinum toxin (BTX) type A injections. The patient developed burning swollen lesions on the left forehead four days after receiving BTX injections. Physical examination revealed papules and erosions in a dermatomal distribution. He was diagnosed with HZ and promptly treated with oral acyclovir. The lesions resolved within two weeks without complications. Previous literature reports a few similar HZ outbreaks following aesthetic treatments with BTX injections. The exact mechanism triggering varicella reactivation in these cases remains unclear. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of HZ are crucial in order to minimize outbreak duration and reduce complications. Physicians should maintain awareness of HZ as a potential complication following BTX injections.

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botulinum toxincomplicationsherpes zostershingles

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PMID38572295
PMCPMC10987968
OpenAlexW4393320929

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