Recurrent Pregnancy Induced Pemphigus Vulgaris: A Rare Case Report

Abstract

Abstract Pemphigus vulgaris is a potentially life-threatening bullous autoimmune disease that can be triggered by various factors, one of which is pregnancy. Cases of pregnancy induced pemphigus are rare, and can result in devastating outcomes, both from the maternal or fetal perspectives if not treated promptly and adequately. The use of systemic corticosteroids is paramount to improve the outcome of the patient and fetus and it is a first-line treatment for the disease. Patients with a history of pemphigus should plan their pregnancies carefully, taking into consideration a minimum of 6 months remission before conception. This case report is about a 28-year-old woman with a history of pemphigus vulgaris that did not seek medical treatment of her pemphigus, which resulted in the intrauterine fetal death. The patient was treated with systemic corticosteroids and achieved great resolution to her blisters and overall wellbeing.