Narrative Review of Skin and Pregnancy: Dermatologic Manifestations and Medication Management During Pregnancy

April 2026 in “ Dermatology and Therapy ”

Maya Davis, Shelby Smith, Belle Skaggs, Kelsey Gradwohl, J Griffin, Melissa Mauskar

pregnancy-specific dermatoses dermatologic conditions skin changes medication management dermatologists

Studysummary This review discusses the various skin changes, pregnancy-specific dermatoses, and medication management related to dermatologic health during pregnancy, aiming to provide clinicians with an evidence-based guide for diagnosis and treatment.

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research Considerations for Cutaneous Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy That Fail to Resolve Postpartum

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This review discusses the persistence of certain cutaneous changes after pregnancy and highlights the need for further investigation when conditions like telogen effluvium, severe hirsutism, palmar erythema, and striae do not resolve as expected.

research Pigmentation and Pregnancy: A Study on Skin Changes

15 citations , December 2016 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology”

This review discusses the effects of pregnancy on melanocytic nevi and reports no new clinical results; it suggests that changing nevi during pregnancy should be evaluated similarly to those in nonpregnant patients.

research The Postpartum Telogen Effluvium Fallacy

9 citations , January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders”

This review found no significant evidence supporting postpartum telogen effluvium as a distinct condition, suggesting its incidence is uncertain and possibly negligible.

research Physiological Skin Changes During Pregnancy

35 citations , December 2014 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology”

This article discusses skin changes during pregnancy and emphasizes the importance of recognizing these physiological manifestations to prevent unnecessary tests and stress for pregnant patients; it reports no new study findings.

research Safety of Skin Care Products During Pregnancy

10 citations , June 2011 in “PubMed”

This article suggests that most topical treatments for acne and unwanted hair growth are safe to use during pregnancy, except for hydroquinone and tretinoin, due to low systemic absorption.

research Topically Applied Minoxidil May Cause Fetal Malformation: A Case Report

29 citations , December 2003 in “Teratology”

This case report describes fetal malformations and placental abnormalities in a pregnant woman who applied minoxidil topically, suggesting potential risks of its use during pregnancy.