How do you manage an acute herpes zoster infection (shingles) in a radiation therapy treatment field where the skin is getting a significant dose of RT?  

Physician's awareness is crucial in Zoster infection. Systematic acyclovir and local Zovirax is usually very effective if caught early. A break in therapy is more detrimental than treating over the zoster. Perhaps one or two days break to stabilize zoster therapy at the most. Routine skin care along...