title: Herpes zoster: a geriatric disease.
abstract: Both the incidence and the severity of herpes zoster increase with advancing age. Postherpetic neuralgia may persist for more than a year. Treatment is usually symptomatic, and early corticosteroid therapy should be considered in patients over age 50. Psychotropic drugs also may be indicated to overcome depression.
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001241:Aspirin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009437:Neuralgia / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D001241:Aspirin