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Herpes Gestationis

Medical Definition: An itching polymorphous bullous eruption which occurs in pregnancy or the puerperium and which recurs in successive pregnancies.
Guide Notes: not caused by Herpesvirus: herpes refers here to the polymorphous eruptions; don't forget check tags PREGNANCY + FEMALE
Previously Indexed: Dermatitis Herpetiformis (1966-1975)

Herpes Gestationis Medical Definitions and Terms

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