TLDR Most pregnant women experience skin changes, with hyperpigmentation being the most common.
The study of 600 pregnant women in Northern Kerala, India, found that 99% experienced physiological skin changes during pregnancy, with hyperpigmentation being the most common (87.6%), followed by striae gravidarum (72.8%). Infections, particularly vulvovaginal candidiasis, affected 21% of participants. Specific dermatoses of pregnancy were less common, occurring in 2% of cases, with pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy being the most frequent. Hair changes were reported by 6.16% of women, with some experiencing hair loss. The study underscored the need for thorough dermatological examinations in pregnant women to manage these conditions effectively.
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July 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.
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June 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Pregnancy often causes skin changes like darkening, stretch marks, and hair growth, which may improve after childbirth.
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January 1984 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Pregnancy can cause skin darkening, varicose veins, more sweating, hair growth, hair loss after birth, nail changes, and gum inflammation.
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June 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Most pregnant women experience skin changes like darkening and itching, while serious skin conditions are rare but need early treatment.
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September 1990 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” The skin condition PUPP usually gets better on its own after giving birth and is unlikely to happen again in future pregnancies.
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January 2000 in “Springer eBooks” Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, requiring careful treatment to protect the baby.
