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Herpes gestationis
An itchy rash that develops in the second or third trimester of pregnancy. There are nine months in an average pregnancy and each trimester lasts about three months. The rash can occur anywhere on the skin and consists of blisters filled with fluid. It most commonly affects the arms, legs, and belly. Herpes gestationis is associated with premature birth. It is not caused by viral infection. The cause is unknown.

The rash usually flares up at the time of delivery but disappears three months later. However, it is likely to recur in additional pregnancies, when taking birth control pills, or during the menstrual cycle. The menstrual cycle is the shedding of the lining of the uterus that generally occurs once every 28 days in women who are not pregnant. The uterus is a hollow organ in a female's body where the egg is implanted and the baby develops.

Herpes gestationis comes from the Greek word "herpes" meaning "a spreading skin eruption," and the Greek word “gesto” meaning “to bear.” Put the words together and you get “to bear a spreading skin eruption.”

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