Psoriasis Herpeticum: An infrequent entity

Authors

  • Saurabh Sharma Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research amritsar
  • Roopam Bassi Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research amritsar
  • Parwaaz Matharoo Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research amritsar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.31.1.2021.1522

Keywords:

Psoriasis herpeticum, Kaposi varicelliform eruption, Psoriasis

Abstract

Kaposi varicelliform eruption (KVE) is a distinct cutaneous eruption caused by several viruses like herpes simplex, vaccinia, varicella zoster and coxsackie A16 in preexisting dermatoses. It is most commonly associated with atopic dermatitis. Psoriasis herpeticum is the term linked with psoriasis. It manifests as disseminated vesiculopustular eruption predominating over head and neck but can also have a localized variety. Clinical diagnosis is the primary element for recognition along with Tzanck smear. The infrequent association of psoriasis and KVE is intriguing in this case. We intend to report a case of Kaposi varicelliform eruption in an adult male with psoriasis.

Author Biographies

Saurabh Sharma, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research amritsar

professorderpartment of dermatology, venereology & leprosySri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Researchamritsar

Roopam Bassi, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research amritsar

professorderpartment of physiologySri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Researchamritsar

Parwaaz Matharoo, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research amritsar

junior residentderpartment of dermatology, venereology & leprosySri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Researchamritsar

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Published

2021-03-04

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Sharma S, Bassi R, Matharoo P. Psoriasis Herpeticum: An infrequent entity. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2021Mar.4 [cited 2026May3];31(1):108-10. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/1522

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Vol. 31 No. 1 (2021): January - March

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Case Reports

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