Primary and Secondary Complications

Common types of complications:

Bacterial infections
Viral infections
Fungal infections
Infestations

Dermatologic conditions frequently seen in atopic dermatitis patients:

Impetigo
Molluscum contagiosum
Eczema herpeticum
Eczema coxsackium
Fungal (tinea) and yeast (candida)
Infestations (scabies)

Secondary bacterial infection is a common concomitant finding. Impetiginized plaques may develop thick yellow (honey-colored) crusts. Antibiotics should cover Staphylococcus aureus.

Lesions may become infected with herpes simplex virus (HSV), which can be treated with antiviral therapy.

Impetigo
HSV infection