A man in his 60s developed herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) with secondary preseptal cellulitis after receiving platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for androgenetic alopecia. Despite initial ...

Herpes is a common infection caused by herpes simplex viruses. It can cause painful blisters that come and go, usually around the mouth and genitals. Many people who are infected don’t know it. It’s ...

Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), which is a type of herpes virus. Although chickenpox and herpes are caused by herpes viruses, chickenpox is not sexually transmitted. Often, ...

Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, while herpes is caused by different herpes simplex viruses. Shingles is not contagious, but herpes is spread through contact with sores or saliva.