Impetigo herpetiformis
Impetigo herpetiformis | |
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Classification and external resources | |
Specialty | dermatology |
ICD-10 | L40.1 (ILDS L40.120) |
ICD-9-CM | 694.3 |
DiseasesDB | 33949 |
Impetigo herpetiformis is a form of severe pustular psoriasis occurring in pregnancy[1][2] which may occur during any trimester.[3][4]
It is the only well known pustular psoriasis which is treated with steroids.
See also
Notes
- ↑ James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. Page 471. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
- ↑ Tunzi M, Gray GR (January 2007). "Common skin conditions during pregnancy". Am Fam Physician. 75 (2): 211–8. PMID 17263216.
- ↑ http://www3.dermis.net/dermisroot/en/29476/diagnose.htm
- ↑ Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 1-4160-2999-0.
References
- Yap FBB (4 June 2008). "Impetigo herpetiformis: A case report and review of literature". Egyptian Dermatology Online Journal. 1 (4). ISSN 1687-3831. Retrieved 2009-07-09.
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