Analgesic effect of lidocaine patch 5% in the treatment of acute herpes zoster: a double-blind and vehicle-controlled study
Journal
Regional anesthesia and pain medicine
Journal Volume
33
Journal Issue
4
Date Issued
2008
Author(s)
Tsai, Ming-Cheng
Lin, Chen-Jung
Abstract
Although lidocaine patch 5% has been widely used for postherpetic neuralgia, its analgesic effect on the intense pain associated with acute herpes zoster has not been investigated because of its potential hazard to damaged skin.
Subjects
Acute herpes zoster | Lidocaine patch | Local anesthetics
Type
journal article