Herpes Gestationis Influenced by an Oral Contraceptive

Abstract

In a woman aged 22, herpes gestationis appeared to be perpetuated for 6 months by a contraceptive drng prescribed to prevent a further pregnancy which might involve the risk of a recurrence of the eruption.The literature relating such eruptions to the progestational steroids is reviewed. Pruritus and erythema secondary to liver damage induced by these drugs are also discussed.

Iatrogenic Skin Disease

“…Herpes gestationis, an uncommon dermatosis occurring in preg. nancy or the puerperium , may be perpetuated by oral contraceptives (Morgan, 1968).…”

“…Erythema nodosum has been reported with their use and they may also act as photosensitizers. Herpes gestationis, an uncommon dermatosis occurring in pregnancy or the puerperium, may be perpetuated by oral contraceptives (Morgan, 1968).…”

Hormonal Steroid Contraceptives1 IV

“…Herpes gestationis has been reported to have been perpetuated by a combined oral contraceptive (Mitchell, 1966;Lynch and Albrecht, 1966;Morgan, 1968).…”

The Skin in Pregnancy

“…Recently, herpes gestationis in a woman of 22 appeared to be perpetuated for six months by a contraceptive drug and the author 4 remarks that if a physician advises a patient with herpes gestationis that subsequent pregnancies will cause further attacks, he should warn her and her doctor to be cautious in using oral contraceptive drugs.…”