Recurrent impetigo herpetiformis with diabetes and hypoalbuminemia successfully treated with cyclosporine, albumin, insulin and metformin

Indian J Dermatol. 2010 Apr-Jun;55(2):181-4. doi: 10.4103/0019-5154.62757.

Abstract

We report the case of a patient with recurrent impetigo herpetiformis associated with diabetes mellitus, hypoalbuminemia, and hypocalcaemia; who was refractory to corticosteroids. Cyclosporine along with other supportive measures proved to be life-saving with maintenance of pregnancy.

Keywords: Impetigo herpetiformis; cyclosporine; diabetes and hypoalbuminemia.