Localized psoriasis herpeticum: Case report and review of literature

Abstract

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 face in a patient with exfoliative dermatitis secondary to psoriasis. This case is being reported to make the treating clinician aware of the possibility of KVE in patients with psoriatic erythroderma.

Keywords

• Acyclovir
• Kaposi′s varicelliform eruption
• psoriasis herpeticum
• Tzanck smear