A case of chronic herpes gestationis: Persistent disease or conversion to bullous pemphigoid?

Clinical experience in pemphigoid gestationis: Report of 10 cases

“…The presence of rare cases of chronic, refractory PG converting to BP are debatable. 25 PG can easily be differentiated from the other disorders in the differential diagnosis above by performing DIF studies.…”

Pemphigoid gestationis: Toward a better understanding of the etiopathogenesis

“…Diverse immunosuppressants, including methotrexate, azathioprine, gold, pyridoxine, sulfapyridine, dapsone, and rituximab, can be considered postpartum for treatment of recalcitrant disease. 1,2,4,[38][39][40][41] The combination of a tetraycline with nicotinamide can also be an effective steroid-sparing option in non-lactating mothers. 42,…”

Successfully Treated Case of Pemphigoid Gestationis with Post-Partum Intravenous and Oral Steroids

“…There have been case reports of PG that persisted for years after delivery, in which the diagnoses of chronic PG or conversion to bullous pemphigoid must be considered [4]. Mild cases of PG may respond to potent topical steroids and antihistamines.…”