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Review
. 2017 Nov 8:10:441-449.
doi: 10.2147/CCID.S128144. eCollection 2017.

Pemphigoid gestationis: current perspectives

Christine Sävervall  1 , Freja Lærke Sand  1 , Simon Francis Thomsen  1   2
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Review

Pemphigoid gestationis: current perspectives

Christine Sävervall et al. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. .

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.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work.

Figures

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Figure 1
Blister formation in pemhigoid gestationis.
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Figure 2
Umbilical involvement in pemhigoid gestationis.
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Figure 3
Erythemtous, annular patches in pemhigoid gestationis.
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Figure 4
Papular eruption in pemhigoid gestationis.
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Figure 5
Urticaria-like eruption in pemhigoid gestationis.
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