Complications

Complications
• Infections:
o Bacterial (Staph aureus) – weeping, pustules, fever, malaise: topical or oral
antibiotics
o Viral (HSV – eczema herpeticum) – rapidly worsening and painful eczema
with clustered blisters and punched-out erosions: need admission
o Fungal
• Psychosocial impact
• Lichenification