A Clinical Study of Cutaneous Changes in Pregnancy

    January 2016 in “ Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health ”
    Vinitha Varghese Panicker, Najeeba Riyaz, Parapattu K. Balachandran
    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.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study

    3 / 3 results

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 19 results

      community What are these spots on my scalp

      in Treatment  51 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user noticed non-itchy, non-bleeding spots on their scalp while experiencing hair loss. Replies suggest the spots are likely sunspots or liver spots and recommend seeing a dermatologist; hair loss is attributed to male pattern baldness.

      community Almost 8 months. 40 years old. Owe it all to this sub.

      in Progress Pictures  815 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 40-year-old man successfully regrew his hair in 8 months using 0.5mg Dutasteride, 2.5 oral minoxidil, minoxidil foam twice a day, derma rolling/stamping twice a week, and retinol serum. The community praised his progress, asked about his routine, and shared their own experiences.

      community Microneedling makes a difference. Non responders, please read

      in Microneedling  66 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 48-year-old who had been thinning since 25 and reached NW4-5 baldness saw no improvement with 1mg/day finasteride and 5% minoxidil twice a day after 8 months. After copying another person's routine, they now use 0.5mg finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo weekly, daily microneedling with 0.5mm and 1mm once a week, and apply minoxidil twice daily, resulting in baby hairs on their bald spot and temples after three months.

      community Best device for microneedling?

      in Microneedling  9 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about someone seeking advice on the best microneedling device to use for hair loss, mentioning pens, stamps, and rollers as options.

    Similar Research

    5 / 1000+ results
      Skin Diseases in Pregnancy

      research Skin Diseases in Pregnancy

      1 citations, January 2000 in “Springer eBooks”
      Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, requiring careful treatment to protect the baby.
      Physiological Changes and Dermatoses of Pregnancy

      research Physiological Changes and Dermatoses of Pregnancy

      24 citations, 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.
      Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy

      research Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy

      6 citations, 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.