Acyclovir therapy in herpes zoster infection. A practical guide.
The effect of acyclovir on the skin rash and herpes zoster keratouveitis has been studied. It has been shown to have a significant effect on both disease processes, and to be superior to topical steroids in the treatment of herpes zoster keratouveitis. Steroids have been found to have an adverse effect with prolonged treatment and frequent recurrences.
D000212:Acyclovir / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000287:Administration, Topical; D001623:Betamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005260:Female; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006563:Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D007634:Keratitis / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy; D014605:Uveitis / Q000188:drug therapy
D001623:Betamethasone; D000212:Acyclovir