Polymorphic eruption of pregnancy developing in the puerperium.
Polymorphic eruption of pregnancy is an uncommon disorder, usually developing in the third trimester and rapidly resolving in the first few weeks postpartum. It has been suggested that multiple pregnancy and excessive weight gain are associated features. We report a patient with the clinical and histological features of polymorphic eruption of pregnancy, whose rash developed 4 weeks after delivery of a singleton pregnancy. An unusual feature of this case was the occurrence of the rash on the face. We discuss this case with respect to the recent literature.
Kirkup
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Bristol Dermatology Centre, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, UK. maggie.kirkup@btinternet.com
Dunnill
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011110:Polymorphism, Genetic / Q000235:genetics*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011537:Pruritus / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology