Pemphigoid gestationis???????????????????????
Has anybody had this condition in pregnancy!!
Pemphigoid gestationis is a rare pregnancy-associated autoimmune skin disease that is characterised by an itchy rash that develops into blisters. It is most common during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. It is also known as herpes gestationis although it has no association with the herpes virus whatsoever.
I have had a rash on me which is getting worse and NO ONE knows what it is!!! I have an autoimmune disease which is treated. Pemphigoid gestationis is an autoimmune skin disease which is found in mid to late pregnancy!! I am 28 weeks this week!! I have been to 2 doctors and i also saw my Dr at the hospital and no one knew what it was. I found this condition on the internet last night and it sound like what i have and is more common in people who already have an autoimmune disease!!
My questions are should i go to the dr and say Do i have this??????
Diagonises is by skin biopsy should i make him do one or just see what he says!!!!
In most cases, pemphigoid gestationis resolves spontaneously within days after delivery so treatment can be tapered off and stopped. Complications are rare but may include:
•Premature delivery
•Transient blistering on the infant that resolves with clearance of maternal antibodies (about 3-4 months)
•Secondary infection, which may leave scarring
These are the complications and the reason why i would really like to know. I have had this rash for 3 weeks and this will be my forth week!! It is getting worse not better!!!!!
Thanks for your help!!!