Herpes gestationis. Persistent disease activity 11 years post partum.
A patient had herpes gestationis that had persisted for over 11 years post partum despite aggressive therapy with corticosteroids, dapsone, and various immunosuppressants. Postpartum exacerbation is a characteristic feature of herpes gestationis. However, it usually is of short duration and is responsive to conventional therapy.
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006559:Pemphigoid Gestationis / Q000473:pathology*; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000473:pathology*; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000473:pathology*; D013997:Time Factors