Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Vesicular lesions present in a zosteriform appearance are usually due to herpes zoster [varicella zoster virus], but uncommonly can denote zosteriform herpes simplex [herpes simplex virus]. Such lesions if recurrent that too in an immunocompetent host is unusual & worth reporting. CASE REPORT: We present a case that came to OPD with chief complaints of recurrent painless fluid filled eruptions over lower back. The frequency of recurrence was about once in 6-7 months & the lesions appeared sometimes on lower back & sometimes on lower abdomen. On performing tzank smear, syncytial cells were seen. Serologically, IgG antibodies for herpes simplex virus were found. CONCLUSION: Thus, it was a case of recurrent zosteriform herpes simplex presenting in contralateral dermatomes. We are reporting this case because of its unusual presentation & rarity.
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