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Educational efforts can reduce harmful chemical exposure from hair products in pregnant Women of Color.

This paper discusses the use and effects of dermocosmetic preparations for treating pregnancy-related skin changes such as hyperpigmentations and striae, but reports no new clinical findings.

In this study, pigmentary changes were the most common skin changes observed in pregnant women, affecting over 90% of the participants.

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.

This study observed high prevalence of community-acquired infections, such as taenia and scabies, causing skin lesions in antenatal women, likely associated with factors like poor hygiene and socioeconomic challenges.

This study found that providing quality pharmaceutical care is crucial for safe and effective use of vitamin and mineral supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as many women incorrectly perceive them as entirely safe.

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.

In this study conducted across five health centers in Morocco, researchers found that factors like younger age, lower income, lack of prenatal care, and coffee consumption were associated with higher anemia risk in pregnant women; iron supplementation and antenatal care significantly reduced this risk.

This study found that anemic pregnant women in Casablanca-Settat and Marrakech-Safi regions had more exposure to risk factors like younger age and coffee consumption, while antenatal care reduced anemia risk.

This review discusses the challenges in diagnosing and managing polycystic ovary syndrome and highlights the need for an integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare model tailored to the diverse needs of women with PCOS; it reports no new clinical findings.

In this narrative literature review, researchers found that physiological skin changes are extremely common during pregnancy due to hormonal and circulatory adaptations, emphasizing the need for healthcare professionals to recognize these changes to provide proper guidance to pregnant women and avoid unnecessary interventions.

In this article, it is explored how pregnancy-related physiologic changes can predispose women to dermatologic conditions affecting well-being, and it highlights the critical role of women’s health nurse practitioners in managing these conditions with attention to safety and efficacy in pregnant patients.

This study evaluated pregnant women's skincare and cosmetic usage habits, revealing that despite continued use during pregnancy, their awareness and practices of sun protection were insufficient. The researchers suggest that educational programs could improve knowledge on safe cosmetic choices and sun protection for expectant mothers.

In this study, researchers piloted an asynchronous telemedicine program for isotretinoin management in acne patients, finding that dosing outcomes were similar to synchronous visits and clinicians were comfortable adjusting doses remotely.

This study explored how an educational intervention on reducing phthalate exposure through hair care product choices influenced the hair care practices of pregnant women of color, identifying key life stages and themes related to these practices, including cultural influences, product impacts, and individual autonomy.

The abstract discusses the multidisciplinary nature and advancement of dermatology and aesthetic procedures within the health sciences, emphasizing the integration of diagnostic, corrective, preventive, and therapeutic approaches, but does not provide specific study results.

Managing skin diseases during pregnancy and postpartum requires careful consideration of treatment safety and dosing to protect both mother and baby.

This review discusses various skin changes during pregnancy, noting that while most are benign and resolve after childbirth, some may require careful medical management for the safety of the mother and fetus; it reports no new results.

This review discusses physiological skin changes and specific dermatoses in pregnancy but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing careful diagnosis and management due to potential fetal risks in rare cases.

This article compares the immunology of cancer and the placenta and suggests that immunotherapy for pregnant cancer patients could be feasible with careful exploration, though no new clinical results are reported.

HIV-positive pregnant women are more likely to experience severe bleeding, and a pregnant woman with familial hypertriglyceridemia had a successful early delivery with special care.

In this study, neurotrophic factors, synaptic plasticity, and neurogenesis changed in the hippocampus of rats during pregnancy, lactation, and pup deprivation, potentially influencing maternal care.

This study found that combining letrozole with metformin was more effective at inducing pregnancy in women with PCOS compared to letrozole alone, while OCP and metformin significantly improved menstrual regularity and reduced hyperandrogenic symptoms.

In this study, researchers found that Sundanese mothers in a rural village in West Java frequently used 25 medicinal plant species, primarily from the Zingiberaceae family, during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, with popular preparations including decoctions and cooking.

The document concludes that careful history and physical exams are crucial for accurately diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome and distinguishing it from other similar conditions.

This study found that pregnant women with rheumatic diseases had sufficient energy and macronutrient intake, but showed a high prevalence of overweight and obesity, with selenium intake exceeding safe levels, which may lead to potential side effects.

Testosterone replacement can help menopausal women with various symptoms, but should be used carefully and is not yet officially licensed in the UK for women.

This study found a variety of dermatological conditions in pregnant women, with Striae Gravidarum being the most prevalent at 48.1%, followed by Linea Nigra at 45.9%.

This case study reports a pregnant woman with bullous pemphigoid who developed Cushing syndrome following steroid treatment, emphasizing the need for careful management of steroid-related complications.

This case report describes a 23-year-old African-American woman who suffered a small bowel obstruction after ingesting hair from a hair weave, highlighting a specific risk associated with trichophagia in Black hair care practices.