What condition is associated with Kaposi's varicelliform eruption?

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Condition Associated with Kaposi's Varicelliform Eruption

Kaposi's varicelliform eruption (KVE) is associated with several pre-existing skin conditions, including:

  • Atopic dermatitis, which is the most common association 1, 2, 3, 4
  • Psoriasis, although this is a rare occurrence 2
  • Contact dermatitis, as seen in a person living with AIDS 5
  • Other papulosquamous and acantholytic disorders 2

Key Characteristics of KVE

KVE is characterized by:

  • Painful clusters of vesicles and sores on the skin and mucous membranes 1
  • Systemic symptoms like fever, fatigue, and lymphadenopathy 1
  • Potential involvement of multiple organ systems, necessitating possible antibiotic use for complications 1
  • Rarely, it can occur in healthy adults, but it is more commonly seen in children 1, 3

References

2
Research

Psoriasis herpeticum: three cases of Kaposi's varicelliform eruption in psoriasis.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2005

3
Research

Kaposi's varicelliform eruption: A case series.

Indian dermatology online journal, 2015

4
Research

Kaposi's varicelliform eruption.

Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology, 2007

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