Eczema herpeticum nails
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Are eczema sufferers very likely to get eczema herpeticum if exposed to the herpes virus or is it still rare?
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?
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?
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....
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?
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?
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.
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.
I have ILVEN and two of my nails are disfigured -- a finger nail and toe nail -- they're the nails closest to the lines of my ILVEN lesions.
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.
Pompholyx is a common type of eczema affecting the hands. It is also known as dyshidrotic eczema or vesicular eczema of the hands.
Initially it presents as tiny blisters (vesicles) deep in the skin of the palms, fingers. The blisters are often intensely itchy or have a burning feeling. In severe cases, big blisters and cracks develop which can prevent work.
In the later stages more peeling, cracking, or crusting can be seen. Then the skin heals up, or the blistering may start again.
Hi I have a severe case of eczema. I flare up extremely bad on face and neck in the winter. Also when I sweat excessively I itch. Is there any help or products I could use to keep me from looking like a frosted flake in the winter months?
Hi there,
In psoriasis there may be red scale like patches on skin and can affect the nails causing dents in them. Any trauma to the nail bed can also lead to dents. Heredity conditions are other conditions leading to dents. Alopecia areata, eczema and reactive arthritis are few other conditions which may cause the appearance of dents in nails. For exact cause seeking the opinion of a dermatologist will be helpful.
Best wishes and regards!
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.
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.
Hello,
I have been noticing very small white dots at the end of my fingers, before nails. They are painless, and increase when expose to sun heat. I read something about Dyshidrotic eczema.
What this could be? Is it something to worry about?
I think it's eczema and it is spreading from your nails as you itch I have had eczema for 18 years and it gets worse you should get it checked
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