TLDR Some skin conditions are common during pregnancy and can be safely treated without affecting the pregnancy outcome.
The document reviews skin conditions that can occur during pregnancy, including physiological changes and specific dermatoses like polymorphic eruption of pregnancy (PEP), atopic eczema of pregnancy (AEP), and pemphigoid gestationis (PG). It highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis and treatment, noting that PEP has an incidence between 0.06% and 0.5%, AEP is the most common dermatosis beginning in the first or second trimester, and PG is an autoimmune condition affecting 1 in 7000 pregnancies. Treatments often involve steroids and ultraviolet B phototherapy for AEP, with a focus on the safety of these treatments during pregnancy. The conditions typically do not affect pregnancy outcomes but may recur in future pregnancies.
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” The document concludes that specific itchy skin diseases during pregnancy have varying fetal risks and treatments, including corticosteroids and other medications.
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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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January 1997 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Pregnancy can cause skin pigmentation, stretch marks, and changes in hair, nails, and sweat glands, with most resolving after birth.
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June 2014 in “The BMJ” Pregnancy can change skin disease severity, with some conditions improving and others worsening, and treatment should balance benefits and fetal safety.
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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.
August 2009 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Pregnancy can cause skin changes and conditions that need correct diagnosis and treatment for the health of the mother and baby.
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August 2006 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Pregnancy can cause specific skin conditions that need correct diagnosis and treatment to protect both mother and baby.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology” Many pregnant women in Moradabad have skin changes and infections due to poor hygiene and nutrition.
