The dermatome also is affected by the shingles (varicella zoster) virus and, in some cases, the shingles vaccine. Dermatomes are divided into groups based on where in the spine they originate ...

Herpes zoster (HZ) can initially present with pain ... Pain sensitivity was restricted to the left T11 dermatome, but no rash was observed. Abdominal ultrasonography findings were unremarkable.