POSTHERPETIC PAIN SYNDROME

Abstract

The article addresses the problem of pronounced pain syndrome in patients with herpes zoster, which may persist for many months after regression of the rash, particularly in elderly individuals. Thirty patients were examined and treated: 15 received standard therapy, while 15 additionally received alpha-lipoic acid as a neuroprotective agent according to the specified regimen. Comparative analysis and long-term follow-up demonstrated advantages of adding alpha-lipoic acid: pronounced pain persisted for one year in patients treated by the standard regimen, whereas it was absent in those who received the additional treatment.