title: Herpes gestationis.
abstract: Only 14 years have elapsed since immunofluorescence techniques revised our concept of herpes gestationis. As our inquiry broadens, the answers seem farther away. Yet much knowledge has been gained regarding predisposition and the pathomechanism of this elusive disease. I offer a review of historical context and an update on our current confusions regarding this rare autoimmune dermatosis of pregnancy.
authors.affiliation: Division of Dermatology, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington 06032.
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Shornick
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006559:Pemphigoid Gestationis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy