title: When the pregnant woman experiences itching.
abstract: It is important for dermatology nurses to know the presentation and outcome of the various dermatoses which are unique to pregnancy so that they may identify potential risks to the mother and fetus and evaluate future pregnancies. Differentiating features, adjunctive laboratory studies, and the medical implications regarding the risk of recurrence in a future pregnancy are examined in this article.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Zellis
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Pincus
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D011537:Pruritus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*