Treatment of generalized pustular psoriasis in pregnancy with systemic corticosteroid: A rare case report

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

and importance: Generalized pustular psoriasis of pregnancy (GPPP) is a rare dermatosis that causes maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Pustular psoriasis of pregnancy (PPP) is a challenging dermatological Condition, which can have impact on the life pregnant woman's and her unborn child's life.

Case presentation

Here we report a 26-year-old woman with a history of persistent plaque psoriasis presented with generalized pustular lesions. Ultrasonography revealed normal fetal development despite high serum ESR and CRP levels. Pustular psoriasis was confirmed by histopathology. The patients were given systemic prednisolone 32 mg once daily, which was raised to 60 mg once daily on the tenth day of treatment to manage fresh outbreaks, and the patient's ras

SUBMITTER: Isse Ali A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9577442 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature