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Grouped erythematous vesiculous and crusted herpes zoster lesions on the right thoracic region along the intercostal nerve path.
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Initially, she presented with maculopapular lesions that progressed into vesicles and then pustules and crusts on the right thoracic region following the nerve path (Figure 1 and Figure 2) that lasted for 12 days.
Grouped erythematous vesiculous and crusted herpes zoster lesions on the right thoracic region along the intercostal nerve path - back view.
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Initially, she presented with maculopapular lesions that progressed into vesicles and then pustules and crusts on the right thoracic region following the nerve path (Figure 1 and Figure 2) that lasted for 12 days.
A) Hypochromic scars after herpes zoster on the thoracic region along the intercostal nerve path. B) Hypochromic scars after herpes zoster on the thoracic region along the intercostal nerve path - back view.
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A hypochromic scar remained in the affected area after the herpes zoster was treated (Figures 3A and B), which caused constraints on the patient's social life and affected her quality of life.