Herpes Zoster Masquerading as a Chemical Burn Secondary to Hair Dye.
Chemical burns secondary to hair dye are very rare but have been reported. Here, we present a case of herpes zoster, which was initially mistaken for a chemical burn. Herpes zoster reactivation (shingles) is common and can give rise to skin loss clinically similar to that of a burn. It is important that clinicians consider this alternative diagnosis to ensure that timely antiviral therapy is initiated so as to reduce further skin loss and future scarring.
From the Department of Plastic Surgery, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
Timothy P
TP
Crowley
Susan
S
Stevenson
D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005546:Forehead; D006202:Hair Dyes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D006202:Hair Dyes