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Oral acyclovir prevents herpes simplex virus‐associated erythema multiforme
Author(s) -
MOLIN L.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1987.tb05797.x
Subject(s) - erythema multiforme , medicine , dermatology , herpes simplex virus , aciclovir , erythema , herpesviridae , virology , viral disease , virus
SUMMARY A young woman suffering from recurrent erythema multiforme associated with relapsing gluteal herpes simplex is presented, in whom long‐term treatment with oral acyclovir prevented herpes episodes as well as erythema multiforme. Erythema multiforme is an acute self‐limiting syndrome with distinctive skin lesions with or without mucosal lesions. An association of the syndrome with recurrent herpes simplex virus infection has been known for a long time, although the exact relationship has not been established.