Impetigo herpetiformis
Severe pustular psoriasis of pregnancy with sterile pustules and systemic symptoms.
Impetigo herpetiformis is a severe form of pustular psoriasis that can arise during any trimester of pregnancy. It is characterized by centrifugally extending erythematous patches with marginally grouped sterile pustules, primarily in flexural regions, and may involve mucosal surfaces and nails.
Quick Facts
- Associated conditions
- Hypoparathyroidism, hypocalcemia
- Common laboratory findings
- Iron deficiency anemia
- hypoalbuminemia
- hypocalcemia
- elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate
- leukocytosis
- Systemic symptoms
- Malaise
- hypovolemic shock
- vomiting
- chills
- fever
- diarrhea
- seizures
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