Pemphigoid gestationis
Synonyms: Gestational pemphigoid
A rare autoimmune bullous skin disease characterized by pruritus with or without polymorphic skin eruption affecting pregnant women typically during the second and third trimester.
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Advocacy Organizations
International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation
The mission of the International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation (IPPF) is to improve the quality of life for all people affected by pemphigus and pemphigoid through early diagnosis and support. Our vision is to find a cure for pemphigus and pemphigoid.
The Fairy Goddess Mother Project Inc.
The Fairy Goddess Mother Project is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit Rare Disease Patient Advocacy Organization dedicated to increasing awareness of the little-known, often misdiagnosed disease Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus (VLS), providing financial assistance to afflicted women in need of treatment, and supporting patients’ efforts to participate in clinical trials.
The Fairy Goddess Mother Project Inc.
The Fairy Goddess Mother Project is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit Rare Disease Patient Advocacy Organization dedicated to increasing awareness of the little-known, often misdiagnosed disease Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus (VLS), providing financial assistance to afflicted women in need of treatment, and supporting patients’ efforts to participate in clinical trials.
the fairy goddess mother project inc
The Fairy Goddess Mother Project is dedicated to increasing awareness of Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus (VLS), providing financial assistance to women needing treatment, and supporting patient’s efforts to participate in clinical trials.
the fairy goddess mother project inc
The Fairy Goddess Mother Project is dedicated to increasing awareness of Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus (VLS), providing financial assistance to women needing treatment, and supporting patient’s efforts to participate in clinical trials.
Clinical Trials
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