Chronic pain affects a large part of the population causing functional disability, being often
associated with coexisting psychological disorders, such as depression and anxiety …

Background Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a common, serious, painful complication of
herpes zoster. Corticosteroids have anti‐inflammatory properties, and might be beneficial …

With a focus on practical acute pain management in adults in the hospital setting, this book
provides health professionals with simple and practical information to help them manage …

Background Data on the epidemiology of herpes zoster (HZ), particularly in the
unvaccinated immunocompetent population, are needed to assess disease burden and the …

Introduction Few studies have examined the epidemiology of herpes zoster (HZ) and
postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) in China. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence …

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 or coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-
19) pandemic has raised concerns about the correlation with this viral illness and increased …

Background Varicella zoster virus (VZV), which is a human restricted alpha-herpesvirus,
causes varicella (chickenpox) and zoster (shingles). The subsequent post-herpetic …

Background Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a debilitating complication of herpes zoster,
characterized by persistent neuropathic pain that significantly impairs patients' quality of life …

Herpes Zoster is a viral infection that occurs due to reactivation of the Varicella Zoster virus.
A vaccine has been approved for adults aged 50 and above for the prevention of Herpes …

The skin is an active immune organ that functions as the first and largest site of defense to
the outside environment. Serving as the primary interface between host and pathogen, the …