Bullous pemphygoid and blisters in the newborn

Authors

  • María Laura Marchese Dermatology Service, Austral University Hospital, Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • María Walker Dermatology Service, Austral University Hospital, Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Alejandro Olivera Dermatology Service, Austral University Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Javier Anaya Pathological Anatomy, Austral University Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Corina Busso Dermatology Service, Austral University Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47196/da.v26i1.2067

Keywords:

Pregnancy dermatosis, Bullous pemphygoid, Blister diseases

Abstract

Gestational pemphigoid is a rare, autoimmune dermatosis that occurs during pregnancy. It is characterized by an autoimmune response against hemidesmosome proteins, generating a cleavage between the epidermis and the dermis in the skin and mucous membranes. Clinically it presents with intense pruritus, plaques and erythematous papules that evolve to blisters that are distributed mainly in the abdomen and limbs. The complications are preterm birth and low weight for gestational age, with high risk of mortality.

Author Biographies

María Laura Marchese, Dermatology Service, Austral University Hospital, Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Dermatologist, Staff Physician of the Dermatology Service, Austral Hospital

María Walker, Dermatology Service, Austral University Hospital, Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Dermatologist, Staff Medical Doctor of the Dermatology Service, Austral Hospital

Alejandro Olivera, Dermatology Service, Austral University Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Pediatric Dermatologist, Staff Medical Doctor of the Dermatology Service, Austral Hospital

Javier Anaya, Pathological Anatomy, Austral University Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Dermatopathologist, Staff Medical Doctor of the Pathological Anatomy Service, Austral Hospital

Corina Busso, Dermatology Service, Austral University Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Master in Clinical and Pharmacological Research, Dermatologist, Head of the Dermatology Service, Austral Hospital

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Revista Dermatología Argentina Nº 1 de 2020

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Published

2020-03-15

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 1 (2020): January-March 2020

Section

Clinical Cases

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