Pemphigoid Gestationis—A Rare Pregnancy Dermatoses

Pemphigoid 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 sy...

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Published in:Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology of India 2020-12, Vol.70 (6), p.527-528
Main Authors: Dixit, Niharika, Singh, Preeti
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Gynecology
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Obstetrics/Perinatology/Midwifery
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Summary:Pemphigoid 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.
ISSN:0971-9202
0975-6434
DOI:10.1007/s13224-019-01302-7