Recurrent Pemphigoid Gestationis: A Case Report

Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Prabhat Kumar Agrawal, Ruchika Garg, Sandipta Kumar Panda, Akash Bharti, Arti Chaudhary
DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10006-2836
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Abstract

Pemphigoid gestationis (PG), also referred to as herpes gestationis (a misnomer), is an uncommon autoimmune condition that causes subepidermal blistering and occurs exclusively during pregnancy.We present the case of a 29-year-old multigravida who developed recurrent PG during her second pregnancy at 20 weeks of gestation, with characteristic periumbilical onset, rapid spread, and a history of a similar course of illness in her previous pregnancy.Early diagnosis on the basis of characteristic origin and spread, and administration of systemic corticosteroid therapy, led to early symptom control, with referral to obstetrics for close antenatal monitoring.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases Skin and Cellular Biology Research Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Volume
17
Issue
S3
Pages
S316–S318
Publication date
2 February 2026
Language
EN