title: Herpes gestationis. An update.
abstract: Advances in the immunopathology of blistering diseases now provide increased accuracy in the diagnosis of herpes gestationis in pregnancy. Guidelines are presented in this review to determine the presence of the disease. Exogenous corticosteroids will effectively alleviate symptoms and prevent formation of new lesions.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003176:Complement C3; D005260:Female; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006801:Humans; D007070:Immunoglobulin A; D007074:Immunoglobulin G; D007075:Immunoglobulin M; D006559:Pemphigoid Gestationis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D003176:Complement C3; D007070:Immunoglobulin A; D007074:Immunoglobulin G; D007075:Immunoglobulin M