Abstract
A previously healthy 41-year-old woman with recurrent herpes labialis since her 20s noticed a herpes labialis lesion on the left side of the lower lip. After 2 days, she experienced the acute onset of tingling and a swollen sensation of the left side of the face, beginning at the V3 division of the trigeminal nerve and progressing to involve the V1 and V2 divisions over the course of 2 days. A dermatologist diagnosed herpes labialis and prescribed acyclovir 1,000 mg in 2 divided doses for 5 days. However, the symptoms did not improve after the lesion disappeared. The left side of the tongue perceived a bitter taste 8 days after the onset of symptoms. Examinations …
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