Tzanck smear is an inexpensive and useful diagnostic tool that is used to detect a herpes infection or to distinguish Stevens-Johnson syndrome from Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome. This test is also used to diagnose various other cutaneous infections and blistering diseases.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The manifestations that you are saying are not of herpes, they normally present as grouped vesicles on an erythematous base.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the picture provided (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is most likely to be a viral infection like herpes or contact dermatitis.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the clinical pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity).
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