Impetigo Herpetiformis: Review of Pathogenesis, Complication, and Treatment

الملخص EN

Impetigo herpetiformis (IH) is among rare dermatosis of pregnancy, which is currently considered as a form of generalized pustular psoriasis.

It is diagnosed by characteristic lesions of erythematous patches and grouped pustules mostly in the third trimester of pregnancy and may have systemic associations.

A variety of complications have been reported in the course of IH.

Treatment of IH can be quite challenging, and a number of treatment options have been reported to be effective for the management.