Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2021, Vol. 54 ›› Issue (10): 841-846.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20210398

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Expert consensus on the whole-process management of herpes zoster-associated pain

Expert Group on Ability Improvement Project for Chronic Dermatological Diseases, Chinese Medical Association Publishing House; Pain Physician Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association; Dermatology Committee, National Telemedicine and Connected Health Center   

  1. Expert Group on Ability Improvement Project for Chronic Dermatological Diseases, Chinese Medical Association Publishing House; Pain Physician Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association; Dermatology Committee, National Telemedicine and Connected Health Center
  • Received:2021-05-24 Revised:2021-08-07 Online:2021-10-15 Published:2021-09-28
  • Contact: Cui Yong; Fan Bifa E-mail:wuhucuiyong@vip.163.com; fbf1616@yeah.net

Abstract: 【Abstract】 Herpes zoster-associated pain is common in departments of dermatology and pain medicine, which seriously affects the quality of life of patients. Currently, there are some controversies about the diagnosis and treatment of herpes zoster-associated pain in China. This consensus focuses on the standardization of diagnosis and treatment of herpes zoster-associated pain. To this end, Chinese experts in the fields of dermatology and pain medicine were organized for comprehensive analysis on the basis of important Chinese and international literature in recent years, and this consensus was finally established after repeated discussions and revisions. It is hoped that this consensus may serve as a guide to the standardized diagnosis and treatment of herpes zoster-associated pain in clinical practice, and help more patients with the whole-process management of herpes zoster-associated pain.

Key words: Herpes zoster, Pain management, Zoster-associated pain, Consensus