[Postherpetic erythema exsudativum multiforme with concomitant exacerbation of psoriasis vulgaris].
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is a well-known trigger mechanism for both erythema multiforme (EM) and psoriasis. While HSV-related EM and psoriasis are not uncommon, simultaneous development of both disorders following HSV infection is relatively rare. We report on a patient who simultaneously developed both EM and a guttate psoriasis within 16 days of an HSV infection. The major differences in the pathophysiological mechanisms by which these dermatoses are triggered are discussed.
Wiemers
S
S
Universitäts-Hautklinik Freiburg.
Krutmann
J
J
Kapp
A
A
Schöpf
E
E
D001706:Biopsy; D004892:Erythema Multiforme / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006560:Herpes Labialis / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000473:pathology*; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology
Postherpetisches Erythema exsudativum multiforme mit gleichzeitiger Exazerbation einer Psoriasis vulgaris.