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  • Dermatology
  • Obstetrics
  • Immunology

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  • Pemphigoid gestationis (PG) is a rare autoimmune blistering disease linked to pregnancy.
  • Typically occurring in the second or third trimester, PG onset can be atypical.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a unique case of pemphigoid gestationis presenting postpartum.
  • To associate this rare presentation with adverse neonatal outcomes, specifically low birth weight.

Main Methods:

  • Case report detailing clinical presentation.
  • Review of relevant literature on atypical pemphigoid gestationis onset and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Pemphigoid gestationis presented for the first time in the postpartum period.
  • The case was associated with a low birth weight baby.

Conclusions:

  • Pemphigoid gestationis can occur postpartum, challenging typical presentation timelines.
  • Postpartum PG may be associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, warranting further investigation.