Perforating Folliculitis in Pregnancy: A Case Report
Journal Title: Women's Health Science Journal - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Perforating Folliculitis (PF) classified amongst Acquired Perforating Dermatoses can lead to preterm delivery especially in presence of secondary infection. This entity should be kept in mind as a potential cause of preterm labor in females with itchy skin lesion with papulo-vesiculo-pustular lesions.
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Pandey D and Garg D*
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