Claudia Alexandru

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Painful skin rash with blisters occurring in a stripe caused by Varicella Zoster virus.

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Development of Herpes Zoster blisters on the torso

65 year old woman came to the hospital with sensation of burning pain and itching. 
In the image you can see the rash becomes vesicular, forming small blister filled with a serous exudate. The vesicles eventually become cloudy or darkened as they fill with blood, and crust over within 8-12 days. 
After severe blistering, scarring and discolored skin remain.

Development of Herpes Zoster blisters on the torso

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