Herpes zoster ; Conservative therapy ; Pain control ; Acyclovir
Abstract
Herpes zoster is acute viral infection characterized by the appearance of vesicles that occur on the skin and mucous membrane
along the pathway of an involved sensory nerve. The incidence is increased in those who have history of trauma, malignant tumor,
radiation therapy and the immuno-suppressive drug users. Although herpes zoster is usually as benign viral infection, complications
may occur especially when cranial nerves are involved. So careful treatment is necessary when cranial nerves are involved. We have
treated two cases. One is involved trigeminal nerve mandibular branch, another maxillary branch. We have used conservative therapy,
pain control, acyclovir on this area and obtained good result. After 17 and 8 months respectively, no complications occur in our two
cases. So we present two cases with review of literature.