General dermatology and dermatology in primary health care.

Abstract

Pemphigoid gestationis (PG) is a rare pregnancy-related dermatoses which shares clinical, histological, and immunological characteristics with bullous pemphigoid. In the pre-bullous phase, it is often indistinguishable from PUPP. It is important dermatologist's are aware of this condition as it has potential impacts on the foetus, neonate and mother.