Table 1 Demographic characteristics and herpes zoster history of patients with post-herpetic neuralgia
From: One-year follow-up of patients with long-lasting post-herpetic neuralgia
| Â | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
Number | 50 | 35 |
Age | N (%) | N (%) |
< 50 | 2 (4) | 1 (3) |
51-60 | 4 (8) | 3 (9) |
61-70 | 9 (18) | 2 (6) |
71-80 | 18 (36) | 13 (27) |
>80 | 16 (32) | 16 (46) |
Median (range) | 74.5 (47-92) | 77 (41-90) |
Prodromal pain | Â | Â |
< 1 day | 29 (58) | 27 (77) |
1-3 days | 10 (20) | 2 (6) |
3 days | 11 (22) | 6 (17) |
Localization of rash | Â | Â |
Cranial | 9 (18) | 10 (29) |
Cervical | 6 (12) | 4 (11) |
Thoracic | 24 (48) | 13 (37) |
Lumbar | 11 (22) | 8 (23) |
Severity of rash | Â | Â |
Mild | 7 (14) | 4 (11) |
Moderate | 22 (44) | 14 (40) |
Intense | 16 (32) | 15 (43) |
Severe | 5 (10) | 2 (6) |
Therapy | Â | Â |
No | 23 (46) | 20 (57) |
Yes | 27 (54) | 15 (43) |