Eczema Herpeticum in Normal Skin of Two Siblings.
- Author:
Phil Seung SEO
1
;
Jae Young LEE
;
Nyung Hoon YOON
;
Seok Don PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, Iksan, Korea. sdpark@wonkwang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Eczema herpeticum;
Normal skin
- MeSH:
Acyclovir;
Eczema*;
Herpes Labialis;
Humans;
Kaposi Varicelliform Eruption*;
Mupirocin;
Serologic Tests;
Siblings*;
Simplexvirus;
Skin Diseases;
Skin*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2006;44(2):220-223
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Eczema herpeticum is a herpes simplex virus infection with disseminated skin involvement, which superimposes on a pre-existing dermatosis. Two siblings with simultaneous primary herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection on the normal skin of their backs, followed by their mother's herpes labialis. Eczema herpeticum was diagnosed on the basis of history, clinical feature, Tzanck test, histologic examination and a serologic test. Their skin lesions were healed by treatment with oral acyclovir and mupirocin ointment.
