Background:
Disseminated cutaneous herpes zoster in healthy persons is uncommon, though it has been described in immunocompromised patients.
Case presentation:
We describe a case of disseminated cutaneous herpes zoster in an elderly man with no apparent immunosuppressive condition. The patient was treated successfully with intravenous Acyclovir.
Conclusion:
We suggest that disseminated zoster can occur in an immunocompetent host and should be promptly recognized and treated to prevent serious complications.