Herpes simplex virus type 2-associated eosinophilic cellulitis (Wells' syndrome).
Eosinophilic cellulitis (Wells' syndrome) is a recurrent inflammatory dermatosis characterized by massive infiltration of eosinophils into the skin. Drugs and pathogens have been recognized causes of eosinophilic cellulitis. We report the repeated association of eosinophilic cellulitis with herpes simplex virus type 2 infections. Antiviral therapy led to a complete remission of eosinophilic cellulitis, indicating that causative treatment of underlying diseases can be effective in controlling eosinophilic cellulitis.
Department of Dermatology, University of Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Ralf J
RJ
Ludwig
Marcella
M
Grundmann-Kollmann
Wolfgang
W
Holtmeier
Manfred
M
Wolter
Jennifer
J
Glas
Maurizio
M
Podda
Roland
R
Kaufmann
Thomas M
TM
Zollner
D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000821:virology*; D004804:Eosinophils; D005260:Female; D006558:Herpes Genitalis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D018258:Herpesvirus 2, Human / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014844:Vulva / Q000473:pathology
D000998:Antiviral Agents