Title of article :
Relapsing Kaposi’s varicelliform eruption in a patient with Darier’s disease: A case report
Author/Authors :
Khalili, Maryam Department of Dermatology - Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Mohammadi, Saman Department of Dermatology - Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Aflatoonian, Mahin Department of Dermatology - Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Badaksh, Hoda Department of Dermatology - Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Fadaei Resketi, Fahameh Department of Dermatology - Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Shamsi Meymandi, Simin Department of Dermatology - Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Darier’s disease results from abnormal keratinization of skin and
is characterized by numerous keratotic papules that preferentially
involve seborrheic areas. Kaposi’s varicelliform eruption (KVE)
occurs by viral infections such as herpes simplex virus (HSV) in
some inflammatory skin disorders like Darier’s disease.
Herein, we describe a 68-year-old man, a known case of Darier’s
disease, who presented with a sudden appearance of umbilicated
vesiculopustular lesions on the face, trunk, and extremities.
Diagnosis of KVE was confirmed by Tzanck smear and skin
biopsy. Although the lesions resolved after oral acyclovir
administration, the patient had recurrent episodes of KVE less
than one month later.
Keywords :
Kaposi’s varicelliform eruption , Darier‘s disease , viral infections
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
