Herpes zoster (shingles) on the hand and fingers
Herpes zoster (shingles) on the hand and fingers
This is a picture of herpes zoster (shingles) on the hand and fingers. Shingles are caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Outbreaks of shingles often follow the distribution of nerves in the skin. This distribution pattern is called a dermatome.
Review Date:
11/1/2019
Reviewed By
David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. Editorial update 11/01/2019.
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