II. Pathophysiology
- Autoimmune skin disorder
- Associated with HLA-DR3, and HLA-DR4
III. Associated conditions
- Grave's Disease
- Choriocarcinoma or Molar Pregnancy (rare)
V. Management
- Increased antepartum observation
- Oral Antihistamines
- Topical Corticosteroids
- Systemic Corticosteroids in severe cases
VI. Complications
- Preterm delivery
- Small for Gestational Age infant
VII. Course
- Onset in second-half of pregnancy
- Improves in late pregnancy
- May be exacerbated in early Postpartum Period
- May recur in future pregnancies