Trigeminal Trophic Syndrome of the Forehead: The Art of Observation in Clinical Diagnosis.

Le, Thomas; Vu, James; Atencio, Adrienne · J Gen Intern Med · 2025

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A female patient with a history of herpes zoster ophthalmicus presented with a chronic, right-sided facial ulcer consistent with trigeminal trophic syndrome (TTS), triggered by wound-picking due to concurrent anxiety and depression. TTS is a rare disorder diagnosed clinically and managed with behavioral modification alongside medical treatment.

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