International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences

Vol. 10, Issue 1, Part E (2026)

A case of herpes zoster and individualistic homoeopathic treatment

Author(s):

Sweta Jain and Ragini Soni

Abstract:

Herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, is a viral disease caused by the reactivation of latent Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV), which remains dormant in sensory nerve ganglia following primary infection with varicella (chickenpox). The condition is characterized by a unilateral, painful vesicular rash typically confined to a single dermatome. Herpes zoster occurs more frequently in older adults and individuals with weakened immune systems, reflecting age- or disease-related decline in cell-mediated immunty.

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How to cite this article:
Sweta Jain and Ragini Soni. A case of herpes zoster and individualistic homoeopathic treatment. Int. J. Hom. Sci. 2026;10(1):299-303. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/26164485.2026.v10.i1.E.2202