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A telltale sign points to the culprit

An elderly man presents with a blistering, painful rash; progressive periorbital swelling; and a positive Hutchinson’s sign

This article has been allocated 0.5 EA by the RACGP and ACRRM for the 2026-2028 triennium.

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Jie, a 71-year-old male, presents with a two-week history of a blistering, painful rash on his left forehead and around the eye, along with progressive periorbital swelling.

He denies any noticeable trigger or trauma. His only notable history is osteoarthritis, managed with hydrotherapy.

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