A complication of potentially any chronic skin disease.

1. KAPOSI’S VARICELLIFORM
ERUPTION
@CHANCE

2. A form of HSV infection…………… ECZEMA HERPETICUM
Image source: Pérez-López, et al Kaposi Varicelliform Eruption: A Dermatologic Complication
Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas (English Edition), 2016, Available online 24 November 2016
Disseminated form of herpes simplex
Image source: Globalskinatlas.com

3. •A complication of chronic skin diseases.
• Atopic Dermatitis
• Dariers Disease
• Pemphigus diseases
• Seborrheic dermatitis
• Mycosis fungoides
• Epidermolysis bullosa
• Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome etc.

4. Presentation
• Hemorrhagic umbilicated vesicles, pustules
• Punch-out erosions, scabs
• Predilection for the head and neck
• High Fever
• Malaise
• Lymphadenopathy
• Can be lifethreatening

5. Investigation
•Culture
•PCR
•Biopsy
•Empiric antiviral/antibacterial

6. Treatment
• Acyclovir/valaciclovir
• Amoxicillin-Clavulanate/Cloxacillin