TLDR Most pregnant women experience skin changes, especially increased pigmentation.
A six-month study involving 250 pregnant women found that skin changes are common during pregnancy, with pigmentary changes being the most prevalent, observed in 98% of the cases. Specific pregnancy-related skin conditions were found in 6.8% of the cases, with atopic eruption of pregnancy being the most common at 4.8%. Fungal infections were present in 9.6% of the cases, and one case of psoriasis was worsened by pregnancy. The study concluded that pregnant women are more likely to experience skin changes, and a thorough history and knowledge of clinical presentation are necessary for diagnosis.
December 2023 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Most pregnant women experience common skin changes like linea nigra and stretch marks.
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April 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Pregnant women often experience skin changes, so proper care is needed.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” Most pregnant women experience skin changes, mainly increased pigmentation, and some develop pregnancy-related skin conditions and infections.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health” Most pregnant women experience skin changes, with hyperpigmentation being the most common.
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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.
