Case report highlights unusual keloid formation at healed herpes zoster lesions, suggesting early antiviral therapy's role.
Extensive keloid formation may develop at the site of healed herpes zoster lesions as a rare Wolf's isotopic response, even in immunocompetent individuals without a medical history of keloid, highlighting the importance of early antiviral therapy to minimize post-herpetic complications.
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