Impetigo herpetiformis: A rare pregnancy-specific dermatosis.

Mohsen M A AbdelhafezKarim A M AhmedMohd Nazri Bin Mohd DaudMohammad Saffree JeffreeFairrul KadirDg Marshitah Pg BaharuddinWin Win ThanFirdaus HayattiKai Xin TayAya M Eldiastey

Published in: Obstetric medicine (2022)

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.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
preterm birth
risk factors
pregnant women
birth weight
physical activity
early onset
weight gain
drug induced
gestational age
body mass index