###Human: My mom has skin infection around his face, neck and ear. Please help. ###Assistant: Hello. I have seen the picture. (attachment removed to protect patient identity).  This is herpes zoster. The following medicines are required for this condition. Tablet Valcivir 1 g thrice daily for seven days, Fusidic acid cream twice daily, and tablet Dolo 650 mg (as required for pain). Is there any hearing loss or ringing voices inside that side of ear? Any face palsy? (for this you can send front facing a picture of your face with both eyes wide open).