Skin Problems in Pregnancy

December 2004 in “ Medicine ”

Victoria Lewis

TLDR Pregnancy can cause skin changes and may affect pre-existing skin conditions, with some treatments not safe for use during pregnancy.

During pregnancy, women may experience a variety of skin changes due to hormonal, metabolic, and immunological shifts. These changes can be physiological, such as increased pigmentation and hair growth, or may involve the exacerbation of pre-existing conditions like acne, atopic eczema, and psoriasis. Certain medications for these conditions are contraindicated during pregnancy, but alternatives like topical antibiotics and UVB therapy can be used. Pregnancy-specific dermatoses include pemphigoid gestationis, a rare autoimmune condition that may lead to premature or low birth weight babies and typically requires systemic corticosteroids for severe cases. Polymorphic eruption of pregnancy is more common and usually resolves postpartum without recurrence. Prurigo of pregnancy and pruritic folliculitis of pregnancy are other conditions that can occur, often requiring only symptomatic treatment. It is crucial to recognize and differentiate these conditions, as some may impact fetal outcomes and necessitate systemic treatment.

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research Dermatoses of Pregnancy

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Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.

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