Korean J Dermatol.  1987 Oct;25(5):649-653.

Development of Herpes Zoster during Treatment of Bullous Pemphigoid with Immunosuppressive Drug

• Lim GS
• Hong CK
• Ro BI
• Chang CY

Abstract

A 47 year-old woman with generalized fresh tense or ruptured bullae was diagnosed as bullaus pemphigoid by histopathological and direct immunofluorescent test. We treated her with prednisolone and bethamethasone for 3 weeks. And soon after, herpes zoster developed along the right T9 dermatome. It is not precise whether true association or only incidental concomitance, but, there may be present some relatioship.

Keyword

Herpes zoster; Bullous pemphigoid; Corticosteroid steroid

MeSH Terms

Female
Herpes Zoster*
Humans
Middle Aged
Pemphigoid, Bullous*
Prednisolone
Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation
Prednisolone