Korean J Dermatol.  2006 Feb;44(2):220-223.

Eczema Herpeticum in Normal Skin of Two Siblings

• Seo PS
• Lee JY
• Yoon NH
• Park SD

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.

Keyword

Eczema herpeticum; Normal skin

MeSH Terms

Acyclovir
Eczema*
Herpes Labialis
Humans
Kaposi Varicelliform Eruption*
Mupirocin
Serologic Tests
Siblings*
Simplexvirus
Skin Diseases
Skin*
Acyclovir
Mupirocin