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What Could Be The Reason My Father Has Got These Blisters On The Right Side?

Posted on Thu, 9 Jan 2025

Question: Hello, My father has got these blisters on the right side of the head and face which are getting bigger and bigger hour by hour. What could be the reason ? He is not able to bear the pain and we are rushing to consult a Dermatologist

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Herpes Zoster

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
He has developed Herpes Zoster.
It's a viral infection similar to chicken pox.
It is a self limiting condition and will subside on it's own with supportive treatment however use of antiviral medication such can Acyclovir can help in faster recovery.
Pain will remain for at least 15 days.
Give him pain killers.
There is no need to panic as it is not a life threatening condition and even with treatment it will take at least 10 to 15 days for recovery.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Saisudha Kotla

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

Hi Dr XXXXXXX

Thanks for answering the question.

Is there any possibility that it could have been caused by insect bite? Because 2 days ago he started to feel itching on scalp and forehead and now the bristles are spreader to nose and the face is swollen? If it's a insect bite do we have to worry about it?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Herpes Zoster

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Insect bite will not be so severe and also it will not spread in this way.
It is herpes zoster.
Please meet a dermatologist and start with treatment.
This should help him.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj