Skin manifestations that sometimes confuse us:
1) Dermatitis herpetiformis: It is a skin manifestation of celiac disease (adult and pediatric) - clusters of vesicles, pustules on extensor surfaces of elbow, knees etc.
Treatment: Gluten free diet and anti-inflammatory drugs (Dapsone, Sulfapyridine)
2) Eczema herpeticum: Infection of eczematous skin by HSV (fluid filled , honey crusted vesicles on red, indurated skin of eczema).
Treatment: Acyclovir, Valaciclovir.
IkaN addition: I know honey crust makes us think of impetigo right away but put the presentation and distribution whenever inferring the diagnosis. I've got a number of questions wrong on the USMLE practice tests because of the honey crust bias.
This mini note was submitted by Disha Sharma :)
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