# Sequential Varicella and Herpes Zoster in an Immunocompetent Adult

## TL;DR

This paper reports a rare case of an immunocompetent adult experiencing both chickenpox and shingles in different skin areas, highlighting the need for careful diagnosis.

## Contribution

The paper presents a rare sequential case of varicella and herpes zoster in noncontiguous dermatomes in an immunocompetent adult.

## Key findings

- Varicella and herpes zoster occurred sequentially in noncontiguous dermatomes.
- Clinicopathological correlation is crucial for diagnosing atypical presentations of VZV infections.

## Abstract

Varicella and herpes zoster, caused by primary infection and reactivation of varicella‐zoster virus (VZV) respectively, can present with a wide spectrum of cutaneous and systemic complications. This case highlights an uncommon sequential presentation of varicella and zoster in an immunocompetent adult in noncontiguous dermatomes and emphasizes the importance of clinicopathological correlation in atypical presentations.