Vesicular / herpetic lesions

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Teaching point

Dermatomal vesicles -> herpes zoster -> antiviral (valaciclovir) within 72 h. Vesicles with EYE involvement -> HSV/zoster keratitis = ophthalmic emergency (aciclovir + urgent ophthalmology).

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