Herpes zoster oticus

A viral ear infection caused by the spread of varicella-zoster virus to the facial nerves. It is characterized by intense otalgia and a cutaneous vesicular eruption.

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Dr. Pankaj Jagirdar

Top Dermatologist of May

I am presenting a case of Herpes Zoster Oticus. A 50-year-old non-diabetic male presented with severe pain in the ear al...See More

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Dr. Pankaj Jagirdar

Top Dermatologist of July

Ramsay Hunt syndrome The syndrome is named after James Ramsay Hunt (1872-1937), an American neurologist and Army officer in World War I who described "Ramsay Hunt syndrome." Ramsay Hunt syndrome is a late complication of varicella-zoster vi...

Dr. Manoj Sharma

ENT / Ophthalmology (Shalakya) (Ayurveda)

52 yrs male, H/o Living F.B. left ear, removed by roadside unprofessional. when examined EAC was full of slough and oede...See More

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Dr. Mohan Chandra

Dermatology

80 years old lady came to the ER complaining of Auricular & post-auricular pain for 4 days , she has chronic Hypertensio...See More

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Dr. Juned Khan

General Practice

A 45 year old pt suffering to herpes zoaster oticus, Antiviral medicines & creams has given and pt cured, but here still unstoppable itching even after after antihistaminic, corticosteroidal medicines, respected docters plz , what is your...See More

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