Pemphigoid gestationis (PG) is a rare dermatopathic autoimmune-mediated, self-limited eruption most often occurring during...
Current pregnancy or recent delivery
Lesions begin as pruritic periumbilical papules that spread to trunk, back, buttocks, and arms.
Face, scalp, palms, soles, and mucous membranes usua...
Goal is to reduce pruritic lesions and discomfort.
Treat mild disease with oral antihistamines and topical steroids.
Treat more involved cases primarily with systemic corticosteroids.
Severe ca...
Benign disease; no permanent adverse sequelae (e.g., scarring) in the absence of secondary infection; usually resolves after delivery. Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation ...
Amber KT, Murrell DF, Schmidt E, et al. Autoimmune subepidermal bullous diseases of the skin and mucosae: clinical features, diagnosis, and management....
O26.40 Herpes gestationis, unspecified trimester
O26.42 Herpes gestationis, second trimester
O26.43 Herpes gestationis, third trimester
O26.41 Herpes gestationis, first trimester
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Rare autoimmune bullous dermatosis of pregnancy and the puerperium
Originally named herpes gestationis on the basis of the morphologic herpetiform features. PG is not associated with he...
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