Eczema Herpeticum, Herpes Simplex Virus Infection - DermAtlas

Contributor

Katherine Puttgen, MD

Diagnosis

eczema herpeticum Herpes simplex virus infection

Body Site

arm

Age

17 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

dermatomal scattered

Color

pink

Morphology

vesiculobullous (blister, pustule)

Pattern

generalized, disseminated asymmetric

Comments

This healthy adolescent wrestler presented with recent onset of increasing numbers of pink vesicles, vesicopustules and papules which were itchy and mildly painful. He had no history of cold sores.

Description

pink vesicles, vesicopustules and overlying hemorrhagic crust

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4/28/2008 22:26:12

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