Herpes Simplex Virus Infections of the Nipple

[en] The usual sites of herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and 2 infections are orolabial and anogenital, respectiverly. HSV infection of the nipple and periareolar area is exceptional but probably underrecognized. Typical features include severe pain and erosive or ulcerated erythematous confluent clusters of lesions of the nipple and periareolar area. It is usually unilateral and not recurring. HSV infection of the nipple is originating from autoinoculation, sexual transmission or breastfeeding. Diagnosis is often delayed. The Tzanck smear is the most rapid and adequate method of dagnosis. Immunohistochemistry enables viral identification. The treatment relies on topical disinfection and oral antiviral therapy, such as aciclovir, famciclovir or valaciclovir. Scarring is uncommon.

Disciplines :

Dermatology

Author, co-author :

EL HAYDERI, Lara ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Dermatologie

CAUCANAS, Marie ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Dermatologie

NIKKELS, Arjen ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Dermatologie

Language :

English

Title :

Herpes Simplex Virus Infections of the Nipple

Alternative titles :

[fr] Infection du sein par le Virus de l'Herpes Simplex

Publication date :

2012

Journal title :

Open Dermatology Journal

eISSN :

1874-3722

Publisher :

Bentham Science Publishers, Bussum, Netherlands

Peer reviewed :

Peer reviewed

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