Pemphigoid Gestationis —A Rare Pregnancy Dermatoses

AbstractPemphigoid gestationis is a rare subepidermal bullous dermatosis of pregnancy, caused by the interaction of IgG1 auto-antibodies with 180 kD BP Antigen 2. This disease can lead to preterm delivery, but the neonate is affected in only 10% cases. The treatment of choice in pemphigoid gestationis is systemic corticosteroids.

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Source: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India - January 11, 2020 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research