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Pemphigoid gestationis

MONDO:0006558

A rare pregnancy-associated autoimmune skin disease that is characterized by an itchy rash that develops into blisters. It is most common during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. It was previously known as herpes gestationis although it has no association with the herpes virus whatsoever.

Also known as: Herpes gestationis, Herpes gestationis (disorder), Herpes gestationis NOS (disorder), Herpes gestationis unspecified (disorder), gestational pemphigoid, pemphigoid gestationis, pemphigus gestationis

54 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Disease (618) Inflammatory disease (310) Autoimmune disease (283) Pregnancy disorder (265) Immune system disorder (140) Skin disorder (123) Dermatitis (57) Obstetric disorder (20) Pemphigus (18) Human disease (14)

Trials to join now! 22 Not yet recruiting 6 Not yet finished but already full! 10 Completed 15 Terminated 1

Biopsy tolerance study ends early – what we know

Knowledge-focused Terminated

This study aimed to understand how well patients tolerate biopsies for autoimmune diseases and whether they feel properly informed. It planned to enroll 505 people but was terminated early. The results may help improve patient experience with these common procedures.

Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC

Pemphigoid gestationis

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Biopsy tolerance study ends early – what we know