SAQ 1108 – painful facial rash with eye symptoms

Marked out of 17.00

A 70-year-old man presents with a painful facial rash that began five days ago. He has had no new skin lesions for 24 hours. Vital signs are normal but he is distressed by pain. The clinical image is shown below.

Clinical image of a painful facial rash.
Facial rash.

Describe the appearances in the photograph.

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List the most likely diagnosis.

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List four (4) complications of this condition and, for each, one examination finding supporting that complication.

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Outline your management.

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Total Score: 0 / 17

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