Shingles
Age: years old
Gender:
HISTORY:
Presents with a - history of
Location is on
Rated at / 10
Described as
Symptoms include:
, up to °, over
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Alleviating factors: ,
Contributing factors:
no history of: , , , ,
no use of:
EXAM:
General appearance: ,
Skin: on
ASSESSMENT:
DDx: herpes zoster, contact dermatitis, herpes simplex, impetigo, cellulitis, insect bites, drug eruption, photodermatitis, cutaneous lymphoma, sarcoidosis, psoriasis, lichen planus, fungal infection
PLAN:
Investigations:
- Varicella zoster virus PCR
Treatments:
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- Avoid contact with non-immune individuals (like infants)
Further care:
- Referral to dermatologist
- Referral to pain management specialist
- Consider Shinrix vaccine in 6-12 months
- Follow-up in
- Return if symptoms worsen or if new symptoms develop
HISTORY: EXAM: ASSESSMENT: PLAN: