Shingles on penis

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Herpes simplex virus infection may be asymptomatic. For primary infections, symptoms occur approximately 3 days to 1 week after exposure to infection. Prodrome may also occur in patients with recurrent lesions, but the symptoms are often decreased in severity and duration. Continue Reading. Orolabial herpes Figure 1 : edema and pain may lead to dysphagia.

Herpes zoster shingles is an acute, painful, vesicular, and cutaneous eruption caused by varicella zoster virus, the same virus which causes chicken pox. It is due to the reactivation of the virus which remains dormant in sensory ganglions following chicken pox. It is usually confined to a single dermatome but may involve dermatomes. Typically, it is a unilateral lesion which can affect both cranial and peripheral nerves. It is usually a self-limiting disease; however, it may cause significant morbidity especially in the elderly.

Case report: 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. Conclusion: Penile herpes zoster should not be overlooked in patients with unilateral vesicular rash.