Polymorphic eruption of pregnancy (PEP), also known as pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy, is a common benign dermatosis of pregnancy mainly affecting primigravidae and multiple pregnancies. We report here two cases of PEP with typical clinical and histological features presenting in the postpartum period.

Chronic Urticaria (CU) is a skin disorder characterized by wheal and flare with duration of more than 6 weeks affecting 1%-2% the population (more common in women). Thirty to 35% cases CU have angioedema [1]. The etiology chronic spontaneous urticarial not usually clear, 40%-50% are idiopathic 30%-40% autoimmune [2, 3]. Quality life disturbed which has direct relation severity [4].

Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP) is a rare dermatosis of unknown etiology that is most frequently seen in primiparas and twin/multiple pregnancies. The prognosis is favorable. We report a case of PUPPP in a primipara and review the clinical signs, differential diagnosis, possible etiologic factors, diagnosis, and therapy.

A 50-year-old woman presented with urticarial rash, fever, and pharyngitis. A week before, she had been examined in the emergency department for widespread pruritic erythematous-edematous plaques associated with remittent fever (up to 38.5 °C) and sore throat. Laboratory results revealed neutrophilic leukocytosis and increased inflammatory markers. Thus, the woman was diagnosed with urticaria a...

A 48-year old woman presented with a 10-year history of rapid-onset adverse reactions to foods. Reactions involved discomfort in the lips, throat and tongue, throat tightness, an urticarial rash, and a ‘sensation of doom’. Suspect triggers included butter toffee popcorn, the aperitif Pernod, cinnamon, toffee apples, ginger nut biscuits, honeycomb confectionary and a supermarket pizza. Additiona...

Dr. L. Misery, Dr. P. Combemale, Service de Dermatologie, HIA Desgenettes, Boulevard Pinel, F-69003 Lyon (France) We have seen unusual adverse reactions to BCG vaccination in a 21-year-old man with personal and familial atopy. There was no history of tuberculosis nor exposure to individuals with known tuberculosis. BCG vaccination was performed because his tuberculin test was negative. One mont...

Introduction HUVS is a rare disease characterized by persistent urticarial lesions with histological evidence of leucocytoclastic vasculitis and complement activation with a marked decrease in circulating C1q levels. HUVS can present systemic features involving the musculoskeletal, pulmonary, renal and gastrointestinal systems; its peak incidence is in the fifth decade of life. The exact preval...