title: Eczema herpeticum complicating Parthenium dermatitis.
abstract: Parthenium dermatitis is one of the most common causes of airborne contact dermatitis in India. Eczema herpeticum has been reported in association with various eczematous conditions, including Parthenium dermatitis. We report a case of eczema herpeticum in association with Parthenium dermatitis. Because Parthenium dermatitis is a common condition in this region, one should be aware of this complication so that appropriate treatment is not delayed.
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
authors.forename: Ajith C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Prabhakar
authors.forename: Sunil
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dogra
authors.forename: Sanjeev
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Handa
mesh_terms: D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000382:Agricultural Workers' Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects; D030601:Cistaceae / Q000009:adverse effects; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007617:Kaposi Varicelliform Eruption / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010328:Patch Tests
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens; D000212:Acyclovir