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[Rosacea fulminans in pregnancy]
Caroline C P Haenen1, Stijn T P Kouwenhoven, Remco van Doorn
1Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum, afd. Dermatologie, Leiden.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|June 11, 2015
Summary
A rare pregnancy-related skin condition, rosacea fulminans, caused facial redness and pustules in a 38-year-old woman. Oral erythromycin effectively treated the condition.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Rosacea fulminans is a rare, acute facial dermatosis.
- It primarily affects younger women, often during pregnancy.
Observation:
- A 38-year-old woman presented with sudden onset erythema, follicular papules, and pustules on her face.
- Symptoms appeared during the second trimester of pregnancy.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with rosacea fulminans.
- Treatment with oral erythromycin led to successful resolution of the skin condition.
Implications:
- This case highlights rosacea fulminans as a potential dermatological complication during pregnancy.
- Successful management with erythromycin provides a treatment option for this condition in pregnant patients.
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