Herpes simplex virus type 2-associated eosinophilic cellulitis (Wells' syndrome)

Ralf J. Ludwig; Marcella Grundmann-Kollmann; Wolfgang Holtmeier; Manfred Wolter; Jennifer Glas; Maurizio Podda; Roland Kaufmann; Thomas M. Zollner

doi:10.1067/mjd.2003.20

Herpes simplex virus type 2-associated eosinophilic cellulitis (Wells' syndrome)

Ralf J. Ludwig, Marcella Grundmann-Kollmann, Wolfgang Holtmeier, Manfred Wolter, Jennifer Glas, Maurizio Podda, Roland Kaufmann, Thomas M. Zollner^*

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Clinic of Dermatology, Allergology and Venerology

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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.

Original language	English
Journal	Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Volume	48
Issue number	5 SUPPL.
Pages (from-to)	60-61
Number of pages	2
ISSN	0190-9622
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1067/mjd.2003.20
Publication status	Published - 01.05.2003

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Herpes simplex virus type 2-associated eosinophilic cellulitis (Wells' syndrome)

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