Preferred Label : Eczema herpeticum;
ICD-11 definition : Eczema herpeticum is due to the uncontrolled dissemination over the skin of herpes
simplex virus infection in individuals with a background of atopic eczema. It is characterized
by the rapid spread of numerous umbilicated vesiculopustules over the skin. These
soon break down to form painful punctuate erosions. They may start in areas of active
eczema but may also develop in areas which have little obvious preceding eczematous
inflammation. Although frequently seen in children, it may also occur in adults. The
eruption continues to spread over 7-10 days and may be associated with a high temperature,
malaise, and lymphadenopathy.;
ICD-11 synonym : Kaposi varicelliform eruption due to Herpes simplex superinfection of atopic eczema;
ICD-11 inclusion : Kaposi varicelliform eruption due to Herpes simplex superinfection of atopic eczema;
Origin ID : 340796263;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Eczema herpeticum is due to the uncontrolled dissemination over the skin of herpes
simplex virus infection in individuals with a background of atopic eczema. It is characterized
by the rapid spread of numerous umbilicated vesiculopustules over the skin. These
soon break down to form painful punctuate erosions. They may start in areas of active
eczema but may also develop in areas which have little obvious preceding eczematous
inflammation. Although frequently seen in children, it may also occur in adults. The
eruption continues to spread over 7-10 days and may be associated with a high temperature,
malaise, and lymphadenopathy.
