Penile herpes zoster: an unusual location for a common disease
Bjekic, M.; Markovic, M.; Sipetic, S.
Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases An Official Publication of the Brazilian Society of Infectious Diseases 15(6): 599-600
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 1678-4391 PMID: 22218522 Document Number: 654299
Herpes zoster is a common dermatological condition which affects up to 20% of the population, most frequently involving the thoracic and facial dermatomes with sacral lesions occurring rarely and only a few reported cases of penile shingles. We report two cases of unusual penile clinical presentations of varicella zoster virus infection in immunocompetent men. The patients presented with grouped clusters of vesicles and erythema on the left side of penile shaft and posterior aspect of the left thigh and buttock, involving s2-s4 dermatomes. The lesions resolved quickly upon administration of oral antiviral therapy. Penile herpes zoster should not be overlooked in patients with unilateral vesicular rash.