December 2023 in “International journal of research in dermatology” In this study, physiological skin changes like linea nigra (84.4%) and striae distensae (78.4%) were most common in pregnant women, while pathological changes were shown to be significantly associated with gravida and gestational age.
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January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study found that normal physiological cutaneous changes were the most common skin changes during pregnancy in Northeast India, while specific dermatoses were rare and not significantly influenced by ethnicity or geography.
July 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” This study found that skin changes such as pigmentary alterations, vascular and connective tissue changes are common during pregnancy, with areola/nipple darkening and striae gravidarum frequently observed.
May 2007 in “Bioline International (Bioline International)” This study reports that 91.4% of pregnant women in south India experienced pigmentary alterations, highlighting various skin changes occurring during pregnancy.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health” In this study, a majority of pregnant women in Northern Kerala experienced physiological skin changes such as hyperpigmentation and striae gravidarum, with infections also being common dermatological issues.