Oral acyclovir (Zovirax)

A 43-year-old female presents to your office 2 days after discovering a rash on her back, shown
below. Which one of the following treatments will decrease her chances of developing long-term
sequelae?

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A) Amitriptyline
B) Gabapentin (Neurontin)
C) Oral corticosteroids
D) Topical corticosteroids
E) Oral acyclovir (Zovirax)