Kaposi's varicelliform eruption in a patient with Grover's disease.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Kaposi's varicelliform eruption is a secondary herpes simplex virus infection that affects patients in the setting of primary dermatologic conditions. It occurs with a variety of skin diseases, although association with Grover's disease has never been reported in the literature. This report describes the manifestations and clinical course. A review of the literature on Kaposi's varicelliform eruption includes disease associations, pathogenesis, and treatment.
Medical subject headings
- Acantholysis
- Kaposi Varicelliform Eruption