Herpes zoster and facial palsy.
A case of facial palsy associated with herpes zoster is presented. A good response was obtained using treatment with acyclovir and prednisone.
Feldman
S R
SR
Department of Dermatology, North Carolina Memorial Hospital, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27514.
Ford
M J
MJ
Briggaman
R A
RA
D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008340:Mandibular Nerve; D008875:Middle Aged; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use
D011241:Prednisone; D000212:Acyclovir