Longer-term complications include visual disturbances and postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), which is potentially the most troubling problem of all, and is associated with severe itching and allodynia.

Treatment options are limited for patients with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), a chronic pain disorder caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster virus. Topical application of capsaicin ...

Infection, 2024. 52(3): p. 1009-1026. 5.Muñoz-Quiles C, L.-L.M., Orrico-Sánchez A, Díez-Domingo J, Impact of postherpetic neuralgia: A six year population-based analysis on people aged 50 years ...

Nearly all adults are at risk of developing HZ since over 95% are seropositive for VZV and have latent virus The lifetime risk of developing HZ is estimated to be 25–30% and is increased to 50% ...

Postherpetic neuralgia is a painful condition that can develop after an episode of shingles. Shingles is a painful rash caused by reactivation of the herpes virus that causes chickenpox.

Considering taking supplements to treat postherpetic neuralgia? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of postherpetic neuralgia. Follow the links to read ...

Introduction Neuropathic pain is a persistent pain condition caused by nerve damage or dysfunction in the nervous system. It is distinct from n ...