Pemphigoid gestationis

ICD-10 Code O26.4

Pemphigoid gestationis

Definition

A rare pregnancy-associated autoimmune skin disease that is characterized by an itchy rash that develops into blisters. It is most common during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. It was previously known as herpes gestationis although it has no association with the herpes virus whatsoever.

Also known as gestational pemphigoid, Herpes gestationis, Herpes gestationis (disorder), Herpes gestationis NOS (disorder), Herpes gestationis unspecified (disorder), pemphigoid gestationis — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Integumental system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Skin of body Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0