Eczema Herpeticum: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Introduction: Eczema herpeticum, also known as Kaposi’s varicelliform eruption, is a potentially serious viral infection that mainly affects people with skin conditions like atopic dermatitis or psoriasis. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), most commonly type 1. When a person who already has eczema is exposed to HSV, it can lead to … Read more