Eczema herpeticum vulva

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Avatar m tn ll just say (again) that your symptoms and description of the rashes are not typical for herpes (but you already know that). However, there is a condition called eczema herpeticum, in which standard allergic eczema is complicated by a secondary infection with HSV1. Look at online photos of it. You may not need to see a dermatologist within 48 hours of onset to get an accurate diagnosis.
Avatar m tn There is one possible exception to this, however -- a condition called eczema herpeticum. When someone has eczema -- which is an enitrely separate skin condition, usually caused by allergy -- HSV can take hold in the eczematous rash. I doubt this is happening in your husband's case, since he is taking Valtrex -- which would make such a complication very unlikely. However, eczema herpeticum can be quite serious.
Avatar n tn Acyclovir is sometimes used to treat eczema herpeticum, which is a skin infection caused by the herpes virus, to treat and prevent herpes infections of the skin. People who suffer from this disorder should avoid contact with triggering factors like soaps, cosmetics, jewelry, clothing, and detergents. Sometimes sweat, changes in temperature and psychological stress are known to trigger these episodes.
Avatar m tn I came across in the internet about Kaposi varicelliform eruption or eczema herpeticum which affects people with eczema(I know I should not be relying on the internet but it was one of those things I just read unknowingly and made me all worried) . I dont have such a problem and I know it is rare but my father actually works as an allergist and might be exposed to patients with eczema herpeticum when they come to find out about the allergies which is causing their eczema.
Avatar f tn Are eczema sufferers very likely to get eczema herpeticum if exposed to the herpes virus or is it still rare?
Avatar m tn This is very important since she suffers from fairly bad eczema, which if HSV-1 can cause a secondary infection in a different location, even if she has already gotten HSV-1, it could cause issues. Finally, in a related note to my diagnosis with HSV-1, with modern testing what is the probability of error? Should I get a secondary test to confirm it, or is one enough? Also should I use a different testing group for the second test or is that immaterial?
Avatar m tn few days ago I found out about disease called Eczema Herpeticum, which is a potentially deadly inflammatory disease which is caused by herpes virus HPV1 and infects inflamed skin such as Eczema, Seborrhoeic dermatitis, etc. It will create watery pastules/warts/nodules, which if untreated, will spread to whole face and then rest of the body and may cause death... I love her, and I cant imagine being without her... but I am afraid of this. How big risk is developing that disease?
Avatar f tn as i stated before i KNOW that its not common to end up getting herpetic eczema (also called eczema herpeticum) (which is what its called when you get it through atopic dermatitis or eczema lesions and NOT through direct oral or genital contact)... @ franklinandbash yes hsv CAN be gotten by someone touching an arm (or anywhere else that has a severe atopic dermatitis flair up or eczema flair up....
Avatar f tn When I do scratch they itch even more. They are located on both sides of my groin / vulva area at the same time. They are not in clusters but there is more than one on each side. Wondering if this may be herpes? Or another Std ? Or something else?
Avatar n tn I asked me doctor if anything looked like eczema and he said no, but ran a platelets test to see. So I guess we can rule out eczema herpeticum. My questions are, can anything else be compromising my immune system that I can get checked? Cancer or something? The only abnormality was a low vitamin d level that I've been taking daily tablets to help that. How likely is a dessiminated infection likely to recur in these locations?
Avatar f tn my daughter has eczema and I am worried about eczema herpeticum. She is so little still and comes into contact with so many other kids and people- I just want some cold hard facts on the possiblilites of her contracting eczema herpeticum. Her eczema is mainly on her face. Would it just take a kiss on the cheek to pass the herpes virus to her eczema? Or is it trasmitted to ones self by a cold sore to an eczema patch by touch? How common is this?
Avatar f tn First off don't judge your 15 year old too harshly...HSV is a really common virus and most people don't get it from being promiscuous. Also, Herpes are NOT tested in STD check ups. Most people don't get a herpes test until they show symptoms (a minority among the HSV positive crowd). Transmission can occur when asymptomatic, but the rates are really very low. HSV can easily be passed on in skin to skin contact when there's a sore.
Avatar m tn I went to another local doctor who took one look and it was eczema herpeticum, (or possibly molluscum conatagiousomething) and when he said it was EH = eczema + herpes, I started freaking out.
Avatar n tn when I itch it--it sometimes flakes. i was wondering if it is vulvar eczema. i also have eczema on my hands.
Avatar f tn For the past couple days, the top of my vulva (clitoris side) has be very sensitive and red, and I’ve also been experiencing peeling on my labia and it’s been quite dry.
Avatar f tn my chief complaint is appearance of white material on clitoris and vulva. and high sensitivity of clitoral area since a long time approximately > 6 months. and i have heavy vaginal discharges. and regular cycles (every 28 days once). i never had sex in my life.
Avatar f tn I consulted dermatology and they popped on of the blisters and took a viral culture. He was seen by the second year resident who believes this could be eczema herpeticum. I briefly touched one of the patients lesions but did not get any liquid on me. I have no cuts on my fingers but I'm super worried that I may acquire a herpetic whitlow from this exposure. I washed my hands 4 times afterwards.
Avatar f tn And recently, I have seen very large and disturbing patches of white flaky skin and cuts on my vagina. I do have eczema. What could this be? My vulva and vagina opening have been itching and burning extremely as if I have a yeast infection and there is some mild pain behind that.
Avatar f tn Hello, The cream that you are using is steroid cream and from the symptoms it can be eczema skin. Eczema is a form of chronic dermatitis (rash).Allergic reaction is one of the important causes of eczema. Wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. You can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps.
Avatar m tn I went to a doctor and she told me I had eczema. And since them I have had the start of hair loss. I am a 22 year old male and hair loss is something I should be worrying about. I have tried taking biotin vitamins, hair loss solution, everything. The itch doesn't go away and hair continue to get thinner. Is there anyone that knows what it could be? You would be a life saver! Thanks!!
Avatar n tn There are very rare cases of disseminated HSV infections that might cause multiple skin lesions, especially if there is simultaneous severe eczema (eczema herpeticum); or even without eczema. But this really isn't an STD problem and I know much less about it than your own doctors. (The problem might be acquired sexually, especially if it is HSV-2. But STD specialists don't provide care to such unusual or complicated cases.
Avatar f tn Thank you for your comments. I have been taking lysine but not consistently, so I will certainly keep up on that. Mostly I want to be sure this is herpes. From the pictures I've looked at on the Internet, the sores most resemble eczema herpeticum and chicken pox. I'm frustrated that I can't get it under control. I'm 37 and work around others quite closely so I want to be responsible about how contagious I am and when I am the most contagious.
Avatar n tn mostly the vulva up to the anus and at the entrance of the vagina. At first I thought it was an allergic reaction to the toiletpaper (which is different to what I usually use (I'm staying at my boyfriend's house and they just switched to recycled toilet paper (Trader Joes) or the bathsalts I used on Wednesday the 1.
Avatar f tn Hello, Since you have had this itching constantly for 17 years and with a family history of eczema, it is best to get lichen sclersosus of the vulva ruled out. Lichen sclerosus is a chronic disease which effects usually the genital areas in women. The exact cause is not known and can be too active immune system and hormone problems. Some people have also proposed a genetic and hereditary basis of disease. Treatment consists of strong cortisone cream or ointment on the skin.
Avatar n tn Hi, I'm following up here as you asked. First, could you clarify your advice that my boyfriend get tested for HSV1? He has never had symptoms, so they can't culture any discharge. Would a blood test be accurate enough, given his high probability of having the virus? Secondly, a local clinic told me that my HSV1 can't trigger an outbreak in someone else who carries the virus. Is that true? Does it matter whether the other person has ever had symptoms?