Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2023, Vol. 56 ›› Issue (2): 97-104.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20220726

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Expert consensus on diagnosis and treatment of senile herpes zoster

Chinese Society of Dermatology, Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Dermatology, Combination of Traditional and Western Medicine Dermatology, The Dermatology Branch of Chinese Medical Education Association   

  1. Chinese Society of Dermatology, Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Dermatology, Combination of Traditional and Western Medicine Dermatology, The Dermatology Branch of Chinese Medical Education Association
  • Received:2022-10-17 Revised:2022-12-08 Online:2023-02-15 Published:2023-02-01
  • Contact: Wang Hongwei; Zheng Jie E-mail:hongweiwang2005@aliyun.com; jie-zheng2001@126.com

Abstract: 【Abstract】 The incidence of herpes zoster is high in the elderly. Senile herpes zoster has complex and serious clinical symptom, and often involves peripheral motor nerves, central nervous system, cranial nerves and internal organs, which may cause associated special symptoms. The elderly is liable to suffer from special types of herpes zoster. This consensus describes and analyzes special clinical types of herpes zoster in the elderly and postherpetic syndromes; after systematic evaluation and exclusion of contraindications, early start of highly effective antiviral therapy, anti-inflammatory therapy, analgesic treatment and other treatments are recommended. This consensus aims to increase the attention to senile herpes zoster and promote the standardization of its diagnosis and treatment.

Key words: Herpes zoster, Neuralgia, Aged, Diagnosis, Therapy, Expert consensus