Pemphigoid gestationis: current perspectives

Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2017 Nov 8:10:441-449. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S128144. eCollection 2017.

Abstract

Many skin diseases can occur in pregnant women. However, a few pruritic dermatological conditions are unique to pregnancy, including pemphigoid gestationis (PG). As PG is associated with severe morbidity for pregnant women and carries fetal risks, it is important for the clinician to quickly recognize this disease and refer it for dermatological evaluation and treatment. Herein, we review the pathogenesis, clinical characteristics, and management of PG.

Keywords: pemphigoid gestationis; pregnancy; skin diseases.

Publication types

  • Review