A case of deadly panniculitis.

While the majority of panniculitides are benign in nature, there are rare instances when panniculitis presents as the initial sign of a complex disease state. We describe a case of panniculitis initially diagnosed as lupus profundus that was challenged when features of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis became apparent. We illustrate how some key clinical features and newer investigations can help differentiate between benign and malignant panniculitis.

Zoster Immunoglobulin-VF: A Potential Treatment for Molluscum Contagiosum in Immunosuppressed Children.

We present a brief observational report of clearance of significant molluscum contagiosum infection in a child taking methotrexate after one dose of intramuscular zoster immunoglobulin-VF (human) and suggest that this may indicate a potential new treatment option.