Eczema herpeticum is a rare ... EH most commonly affects infants and young children who have eczema or other inflammatory skin conditions. It can also affect adults. Antiviral drugs treat EH.

Eczema herpeticum (also known as HSV-associated ... Therapy is primarily supportive. Children are particularly infectious until the blisters have disappeared. Exclusion from school or childcare ...

Eczema herpeticum requires immediate antiviral treatment ... or toothbrushes. Keep children home from school, daycare, and other places with children until their blisters are all dry.