Herpeticum-like rash in a child with atopic dermatitis: early clinical suspicion is valuable

Sudanese Journal of Paediatrics
Maria GogouAndreas Giannopoulos

Abstract

Dermatological conditions may be associated with serious underlying medical conditions which require urgent treatment. We describe the case of a 6-year-old boy with erythematous vesicles with erosion and crusting on face, cheeks, and forehead. Due to the medical history of atopic dermatitis, eczema herpeticum was suspected and appropriate treatment was immediately initiated. This resulted in significant improvement of skin lesions.

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Aug 17, 2017·The New England Journal of Medicine·Giuseppe Micali, Francesco Lacarrubba
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Feb 26, 2019·Sudanese Journal of Paediatrics·Maria GogouAndreas Giannopoulos

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