Herpes simplex solarisB00.8

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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solar herpes simplex

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Herpes simplex recidivans eruption caused by sunlight, often called herpes simplex labialis. Very common in winter holidays after intensive alpine UV exposure.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Mostly occurring as a pronounced recurrence of cold sores (see below herpes simplex recidivans).

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

S.u. Herpes simplex recidivans. Local sun protection.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Ichihashi M et al (2004) Sunlight is an important causative factor of recurrent herpes simplex. Cutis 74(5 Suppl):14-18
  2. Mills J et al (1987) Recurrent herpeslabialis in skiers. Clinical observations and effect of sunscreen. On J SportsMed 15:76-78
  3. Termorshuizen F etg al. (2003) Skin infections in renal transplant recipients and the relation with solar ultraviolet radiation. Clin Transplant 17: 522-5

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer