Twin sisters with impetigo herpetiformis.
Impetigo herpetiformis is a rare and serious pustular eruption resembling pustular psoriasis that mostly occurs in pregnant women. The etiology of the disease is unclear and it is not known if genetic factors play a role. We present two sisters (twins) with impetigo herpetiformis supporting an inheritance pattern.
Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
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Vicdan
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Gokay
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Var
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Danisman
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Gokmen
D000328:Adult; D003874:Dermatitis Herpetiformis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D005260:Female; D006650:Histocompatibility Testing; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D011263:Pregnancy Trimester, Third; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology