Skin Conditions
Eczema herpeticum
Serious
ICD-10: B00 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: एक्जिमा हर्पेटिकम · தமிழ்: அரிக்கும் தோல் நோய் ஹெர்பெஸ் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಎಕ್ಸೆಮಾ ಹರ್ಪಿಟಿಕಮ್ · తెలుగు: ఎక్జిమా హెర్పెటికమ్ · বাংলা: একজিমা হার্পেটিকাম · मराठी: एक्जिमा हर्पेटिकम · ગુજરાતી: એક્ઝીમા હર્પેટિકમ
About this condition
Eczema herpeticum is a serious skin infection that occurs when herpes virus spreads over areas of eczema or other skin conditions. It causes painful clusters of blisters, fever, and rapidly worsening skin lesions across the face and body. This condition requires urgent medical treatment with antiviral medications to prevent complications and spread.
Common symptoms
painful skin rash
fluid-filled blisters
itching
fever
widespread red patches
skin crusting
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | एक्जिमा हर्पेटिकम · हर्पीस चर्म संक्रमण · खुजली के साथ दाने · छाले युक्त एक्जिमा |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | அரிக்கும் தோல் நோய் ஹெர்பெஸ் · குமிழி தோல் தொற்று · அரிப்பு புண்கள் · சொறி ஹெர்பெஸ் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಎಕ್ಸೆಮಾ ಹರ್ಪಿಟಿಕಮ್ · ಹರ್ಪಿಸ್ ಚರ್ಮ ಸೋಂಕು · ಗುಳ್ಳೆ ಎಕ್ಸೆಮಾ · ಕಜ್ಜಿ ಜೊತೆ ಗುಳ್ಳೆಗಳು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ఎక్జిమా హెర్పెటికమ్ · హెర్పీస్ చర్మ ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ · బుడగలు చర్మ వ్యాధి · దురద గాయాలు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | একজিমা হার্পেটিকাম · হার্পিস চর্ম সংক্রমণ · ফোস্কা একজিমা · চুলকানি ফোসকা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | एक्जिमा हर्पेटिकम · हर्पीस त्वचा संसर्ग · फोड युक्त एक्जिमा · खाज फोड |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | એક્ઝીમા હર્પેટિકમ · હર્પીસ ચામડી ચેપ · ફોલ્લા એક્ઝીમા · ખંજવાળ ફોલ્લા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Eczema herpeticum?
painful skin rash, fluid-filled blisters, itching, fever, widespread red patches, skin crusting.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Eczema herpeticum common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Eczema herpeticum?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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