The Skin Findings of Pregnant Women and Our Treatment Choices: A Turkish Experience Over a 5-Year Survey
January 2016
in “
Kafkas Journal of Medical Sciences
”
pruritus urticaria acne contact dermatitis vulvovaginal candidiasis herpes simplex virus hyperpigmentation hair growth changes striae dermatoses of pregnancy topical treatments systemic therapies antifungals antivirals infliximab cyclosporine itching hives pimples skin rash yeast infection HSV skin darkening stretch marks skin conditions during pregnancy topical creams oral medications antifungal drugs antiviral drugs Remicade Neoral
TLDR Turkish pregnant women commonly experienced skin issues like itching and acne, and doctors mainly used topical treatments due to safety concerns during pregnancy.
The study analyzed 697 pregnant women in Turkey over a 5-year period to assess dermatological conditions and treatment approaches. Common skin issues included pruritus, urticaria, acne, and contact dermatitis, with infections like vulvovaginal candidiasis and herpes simplex virus affecting 8% of the patients. Hyperpigmentation was seen in 4.27%, hair growth changes in 3.6%, and striae in 3.95% of the women. Specific dermatoses of pregnancy were diagnosed in 1.92% of the cases. Dermatologists preferred topical treatments, with systemic therapies used sparingly due to safety concerns during pregnancy. The study highlighted an overprotective approach to prescribing systemic antifungals and antivirals, with infliximab being the only biologic agent used and cyclosporine prescribed for resistant cases. The research provides valuable information on the dermatological treatment preferences for pregnant women in Turkey, though the lack of patient numbers for some conditions may limit the strength of the conclusions.
