Eczema herpeticum: A clinical diagnosis not to be missed

Eczema herpeticum is an uncommon complication of atopic dermatitis, but often has a typical recognisable appearance. This report serves to highlight this feature in a patient who was misdiagnosed initially with a bacterial skin infection and then with a severe cutaneous drug reaction.

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Published in:Proceedings of Singapore healthcare 2021-12, Vol.30 (4), p.323-325
Main Authors: Wong, Gabriel Hong Zhe, Aw, Derrick Chen Wee
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case reports
Dermatitis
Eczema
Herpes viruses
Medical diagnosis
Physical examinations
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Summary:Eczema herpeticum is an uncommon complication of atopic dermatitis, but often has a typical recognisable appearance. This report serves to highlight this feature in a patient who was misdiagnosed initially with a bacterial skin infection and then with a severe cutaneous drug reaction.
ISSN:2010-1058
2059-2329
DOI:10.1177/2010105820978671