title: Localized psoriasis herpeticum: Case report and review of literature.
abstract: Kaposi's varicelliform eruption (KVE) is a widespread cutaneous eruption caused by viruses, especially herpes simplex virus in patients with pre-existing dermatoses. "Psoriasis herpeticum" refers to the rare occurrence of KVE in patients with psoriasis. We report a case of KVE localized to the face in a patient with exfoliative dermatitis secondary to psoriasis. This case is being reported to make the treating clinician aware of the possibility of KVE in patients with psoriatic erythroderma.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Kerala - 673 008, India.
authors.forename: Mamatha
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: George
authors.forename: Jaheersha
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pakran
authors.forename: Uma
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Rajan
authors.forename: Sandhya
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: George
authors.forename: Sumi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Thomas
keywords: Acyclovir; Kaposi's varicelliform eruption; Tzanck smear; psoriasis herpeticum