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1. Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a feared complication of herpes zoster that can cause disabling pain. It is estimated that 10% of herpes zoster patients will develop PHN, with higher rates in those over age 60 or 70. 2. The etiology of PHN involves both central and peripheral mechanisms, including central hyperexcitability caused by nociceptors during the acute phase accompanied by axonal lesions. 3. Treatment of the acute herpes zoster aims to relieve pain during the acute phase and reduce incidence

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