A case of impetigo herpetiformis / 대한피부과학회지

ABSTRACT

A case of impetigo herpetiformis occurring in a 25-year-old multigravida woman is reported. Superficial grouped pustules on an erythematous base developed on the flexual areas of both extremities and disseminated all over the body with mild pruritus, fever and burning sensation at her 14th weeks of pregnancy. Histopathologic findings showed acanthosis and subcorneal. pogiform pustule. All lesions had gradually improved within 2 weeks after artificial abortior. Our case demonstrates the characteristic features of impetigo erpetiformis, as compared with pustular psoriasis. This, we emphasize the need to preserve it as a separate entity.