Herpes zoster: a rare clinical image

Shingles, also known as zoster or herpes zoster, is a viral disease characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters in a localized area. Here we are presenting a case of a 75-year-old female visited to emergency department with complaint of fluid filled lesions on back and trunk associated with itching, pain and burning since 2 days. Initially it appears on lower back and then gradually progressed to lower part of the trunk. The lesions burst on their own leaving rash behind. On physical examination there was an unilateral involvement of lesion present on lower back and trunk, the patient was diagnosed with herpes zoster and the patient was referred to the dermatology department for further management.