Localized psoriasis herpeticum: Case report and review of literature

Localized psoriasis herpeticum: Case report and review of literature

Kaposi′s varicelliform eruption (KVE) is a widespread cutaneous eruption caused by viruses, especially herpes simplex virus in patients with pre-existing dermatoses. ′′Psoriasis herpeticum′′ refers to the rare occurrence of KVE in patients with psoriasis. We report a case of KVE localized to the fac...

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Main Authors: Mamatha George, Jaheersha Pakran, Uma Rajan, Sandhya George, Sumi Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Indian Dermatology Online Journal
Subjects:
Acyclovir
Kaposi′s varicelliform eruption
psoriasis herpeticum
Tzanck smear
Online Access:http://www.idoj.in/article.asp?issn=2229-5178;year=2011;volume=2;issue=1;spage=16;epage=18;aulast=George

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