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The precedence points of nasal herpes simplex: a case report

There are very few documented occurrences of nasal herpes, a kind of facial herpes, in the literature. It is an uncommon appearance. This case report describes a patient who developed a herpes simplex lesion over the tip, alar lobule, and dorsum of the nose. Because of the unusual presentation and rarity of the condition, the patient was initially treated with oral anti-bacterial therapy. However, after the patient's symptoms did not improve, the patient was treated with the appropriate antiviral medications, and the lesion completely disappeared. The example illustrates an uncommon location for a common ailment with an unusual appearance.