“Localized” Kaposi's varicelliform eruption caused by varicella zoster virus in a patient of irritant dermatitis

Abstract

Kaposi's varicelliform eruption (KVE) refers to disseminated viral infections due to herpes simplex, coxsackie A16, etc., in patients of preexisting skin disease. Localized forms of KVE are less well characterized. We hereby describe localized eruption of KVE caused by varicella zoster virus in a patient of irritant dermatitis.

Keywords

• eczema herpeticum
• irritant dermatitis
• kaposi's varicelliform eruption
• varicella zoster virus