Herpes simplex virus type 2-associated eosinophilic cellulitis (Wells' syndrome) - 29/08/11
Doi : 10.1067/mjd.2003.20
Ralf J. Ludwig, MDa, Marcella Grundmann-Kollmann, MDa, Wolfgang Holtmeier, MDa, Manfred Wolter, MDa, Jennifer Glas, cand. med.a, Maurizio Podda, MDa, Roland Kaufmann, MDa, Thomas M. Zollner, MDb
Frankfurt am Main and Berlin, Germany
From the Department of Dermatology, University of Frankfurt,a and Research Business Area Dermatology, Schering AG, Berlin.b
Abstract |
Eosinophilic cellulitis (Wells' syndrome) is a recurrent inflammatory dermatosis characterized by massive infiltration of eosinophils into the skin. Drugs and pathogens have been recognized causes of eosinophilic cellulitis. We report the repeated association of eosinophilic cellulitis with herpes simplex virus type 2 infections. Antiviral therapy led to a complete remission of eosinophilic cellulitis, indicating that causative treatment of underlying diseases can be effective in controlling eosinophilic cellulitis. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2003;48:S60-1.)
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 | This supplement is made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from Stiefel Laboratories to the American Academy of Dermatology. |
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| Reprint requests: Thomas M. Zollner, MD, Research Business Area Dermatology, Schering AG, Mullerstr 178, 13342 Berlin, Germany. E-mail: Thomas.Zollner@Schering.de. |
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