Eczema herpeticum is a rare, painful skin rash usually caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). HSV-1 causes cold sores and can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact. Eczema herpeticum (EH ...

Eczema coxsackium closely resembles eczema herpeticum, a more serious condition caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), which typically causes cold sores but can spread through the skin in ...