Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Pemphigus is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by blister formation on the skin and mucous membranes, with pemphigus vulgaris being the most common and severe form. This case report discusses a 32-year-old pregnant woman diagnosed with pemphigus gestationis at 32 weeks of gestation, managed with moderate-dose corticosteroids. The pregnancy continued without complications, resulting in a healthy baby delivered via cesarean section. Postpartum management included close dermatological follow-up. Gestational pemphigus, triggered by pregnancy-specific hormonal changes, requires careful treatment to balance maternal health and fetal safety, with postpartum monitoring essential to prevent relapses.
Author: Oumaima Fakir
Institutions: Mohammed V University, Centre Hospitalier Ibn Sina
Language: English
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4410976090