Antepartum Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy in Refractory Pemphigoid Gestationis: Case Report and Literature Review

BACKGROUND: pemphigoid gestationis is an autoimmune blistering disease affecting pregnant women. Treatment often consists of topical corticosteroids, oral antihistamines, and oral prednisone followed by immunosuppressants. Refractory cases in antepartum patients present a particular therapeutic challenge as the majority of second-line agents are contraindicated until the patient has delivered. OBJECTIVE: the following report describes the case …