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Impetigo herpetiformis (IH) is a pregnancy-specific dermatosis that is currently considered a form of generalised pustular psoriasis and mainly occurs in late pregnancy during the third trimester. IH presents as… Click to show full abstract
Impetigo herpetiformis (IH) is a pregnancy-specific dermatosis that is currently considered a form of generalised pustular psoriasis and mainly occurs in late pregnancy during the third trimester. IH presents as erythematous patches and pustules and might have systemic involvement. The disease may be associated with severe maternal, fetal, and neonatal complications. IH treatment is very challenging, however, various therapeutic options are available and effective for disease treatment.
Keywords:
impetigo herpetiformis;
pregnancy specific;
pregnancy;
specific dermatosis
Journal Title: Obstetric Medicine
Year Published: 2022
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Journal Title: Obstetric Medicine
Year Published: 2022
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