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

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2003 May;48(5 Suppl):S60-1. doi: 10.1067/mjd.2003.20.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cellulitis / drug therapy
  • Cellulitis / etiology*
  • Cellulitis / pathology
  • Cellulitis / virology*
  • Eosinophils
  • Female
  • Herpes Genitalis / complications*
  • Herpes Genitalis / drug therapy
  • Herpes Genitalis / pathology
  • Herpesvirus 2, Human / pathogenicity*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Vulva / pathology

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents