Herpes Zoster

Herpes zoster is manifested as vesicular lesions clustered within one or less commonly two adjacent dermatomes Unlike zoster in adults, zoster in children is infrequently associated with localized pain, hyperesthesias, pruritus, and low-grade fever. In children, the rash is mild, with new lesions appearing for a few days; symptoms of acute neuritis are minimal; and complete resolution usually occurs within 1–2 wk. In contrast to adults, postherpetic neuralgia is very unusual in children. In Nepal there is a belief that if faces of tigers are painted towards the end of vesicles it will not spread.