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Herpes simplex: cicatricial type.

W B Shelley

    Acta Dermato-Venereologica
    |January 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    This study presents a rare cicatricial herpes simplex case. Early intervention with curettage and specific therapies prevented scarring and recurrence.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Virology

    Background:

    • Recurrent herpes simplex infections typically present with characteristic vesicular lesions.
    • Cicatricial (scarring) forms of herpes simplex are uncommon, presenting diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

    Observation:

    • A patient exhibited recurrent herpes simplex lesions initially resembling non-scarring forms.
    • Lesions progressed to eschar formation, with delayed healing (4-7 weeks) and subsequent atrophic scarring.

    Findings:

    • Early intervention (within 48 hours) using curettage, acridine orange, and ultraviolet light therapy prevented scarring and local recurrence.
    • Various other treatments over 14 years proved largely ineffectual.
    • Ulceration and scar formation were identified as intrinsic to the herpetic process in this specific patient.

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    Implications:

    • Prompt diagnosis and specific therapeutic interventions are crucial for managing cicatricial herpes simplex.
    • This case highlights the potential for preventing long-term sequelae like scarring and recurrence.
    • Understanding the intrinsic nature of scarring in certain herpetic infections may guide future treatment strategies.