Neuralgia, Postherpetic

**Definition:** Pain in nerves, frequently involving facial SKIN, resulting from the activation the latent varicella-zoster virus (HERPESVIRUS 3, HUMAN). The two forms of the condition preceding the pain are HERPES ZOSTER OTICUS; and HERPES ZOSTER OPHTHALMICUS. Following the healing of the rashes and blisters, the pain sometimes persists.

**Tree numbers:** - C10.668.829.600.550 - C23.888.592.612.664.550

**Synonyms:** - Postherpetic Neuralgia