_ patient with a vesicular rash on an erythematous base in a dermatomal pattern consistent with herpes zoster. Not immunocompromised and without signs of systemic or disseminated infection. Low suspicion for alternate etiology of rash such as SJS, drug rash, viral exanthem, or other emergent cause of rash.

Plan: acyclovir 800mg 5x/day for a week, gabapentin and other pain control, reassessment, likely discharge