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What is the definition of Pemphigoid Gestationis?
Pemphigoid gestationis (PG) is a pregnancy-associated, autoimmune skin disorder. It usually begins abruptly during the 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy, but it can begin at any time during pregnancy. Symptoms often include the sudden formation of very itchy, red bumps and/or blisters on the abdomen and trunk, which may then spread to other parts of the body. Unrelenting itchiness (pruritus) often interferes with daily activities. Symptoms may improve at the end of pregnancy, but flares may occur during, or right after, delivery. PG is caused by a woman's immune system producing autoantibodies and mistakenly attacking her own skin, but the trigger for autoantibody production is poorly understood.
What are the alternative names for Pemphigoid Gestationis?
  • Pemphigoid gestationis
  • Gestational pemphigoid
  • Herpes gestationis
Who are the top Pemphigoid Gestationis Local Doctors?
Jenny Murase
Distinguished in Pemphigoid Gestationis
Dr. Jenny Murase
Dermatology
Distinguished in Pemphigoid Gestationis
Dr. Jenny Murase
Dermatology
Mountain View, CA 
650-934-7676
Languages Spoken:
English
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Jenny Murase is a Dermatologist in Mountain View, California. Dr. Murase is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pemphigoid Gestationis. Her top areas of expertise are Pemphigoid Gestationis, Atopic Dermatitis, Contact Dermatitis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Murase is currently accepting new patients.

Ron J. Feldman
Distinguished in Pemphigoid Gestationis
Dr. Ron J. Feldman
Dermatology
Distinguished in Pemphigoid Gestationis
Dr. Ron J. Feldman
Dermatology

Emory Clinic At 1525 Clifton Road

1525 Clifton Road Northeast, Fl3, 
Atlanta, GA 
404-778-3333
Experience:
20+ years
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English
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Ron Feldman is a Dermatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Feldman has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pemphigoid Gestationis. His top areas of expertise are Pemphigus Foliaceus, Pemphigus, Bullous Pemphigoid, and Pemphigus Vulgaris.

 
 
 
 
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Maryem Aboudourib
Distinguished in Pemphigoid Gestationis
Maryem Aboudourib
Marrakesh, MA 

Maryem Aboudourib practices in Marrakesh, Morocco. Ms. Aboudourib is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pemphigoid Gestationis. Her top areas of expertise are Pemphigoid Gestationis, Lichen Planus, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, and Erysipeloid.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center