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Clinical photograph showing group of vesicles on an erythematous patch at medial aspect of the right wrist.
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The physical examination showed a localizing group of vesicles on the erythematous base on the right medial wrist (Fig. 1).
Tzanck smear with methylene blue showing the multinucleated giant cells.
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Tzanck smear with methylene blue staining revealed the multinucleated giant cells (Fig. 2) and the PCR was positive for HHV type 2. The serology test for human immunodeficiency virus test was non-reactive. 200 mg acyclovir five times a day for five days was prescribed with clinical improvement.