Disseminated herpes simplex virus type 1 treated with ixekizumab in a patient with erythrodermic psoriasis: A case report
This case highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of managing EP in the setting of biologic therapy. Disseminated cutaneous HSV-1 should be considered in immunosuppressed patients presenting with new vesicular eruptions, and prompt PCR testing with early antiviral therapy is essential. A multidisciplinary approach is critical to balance immunosuppression for disease control with infection risk.
Authors
- M. Younes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0544-600X)
- Ahmad Berjawi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0527-9357)
- Zeina Tannous (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3280-7859)
- Rana Attieh
- Issam Fassih
- Karen Beydoun
Institutions
- University of Balamand (LB)
- Saint Joseph University (LB)
- Saint George Hospital (LB)
- Lebanese American University (LB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Clinical Cases
- Published
- 2025-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v13.i33.113751
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.59