Korean J Dermatol.
2002 Dec;40(12):1568-1570.
Disseminated Eczema Herpeticum Transmitted by Self-inoculation
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- 1Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
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- Eczema herpeticum is a widespread Herpes simplex virus(HSV) infection, which usually develops in patients with atopic dermatitis. Because pruritus in patients with atopic dermatits leads them to scratch their bodies, it causes the dissemination of Herpes simplex virus. A delay in diagnosing this condition may result in intense and rapid spread of the cutaneous lesions. We report a patient who underwent a prolonged friction with a rough nylon towel while bathing and developed eczema herpeticum. We suspect a bath with a rough nylon towel as a possible route of spread.
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