Post herpetic neuralgia

Clinical guidelines

	Managing herpes zoster Herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, causes a painful rash which can have significant and long-standing consequences. Treating the rash quickly reduces its painfulness and duration and minimises the likelihood of debilitating sequelae.

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