title: Dermatoses of pregnancy.
abstract: The dermatoses of pregnancy represent a distinct heterogenous group of cutaneous disorders that can impact the health of the pregnant woman and potentially the fetus. The current classification of pregnancy-specific cutaneous disorders is reviewed, along with important clinical features. Advances in management of these disorders, along with fetal implications, are discussed. The diagnosis of these disorders is challenging, but important clinical features can aid in diagnosis. There have been important advances in the management of these disorders and better understanding of potential fetal risks. Early recognition is critical for appropriate care.
authors.affiliation: Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine-Clinical, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Gahanna, Ohio.
authors.forename: Mark A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Bechtel
authors.forename: Alisha
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Plotner
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002756:Cholagogues and Choleretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002780:Cholestasis, Intrahepatic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D004643:Emollients / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006559:Pemphigoid Gestationis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D010789:Phototherapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D011537:Pruritus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014580:Ursodeoxycholic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D002756:Cholagogues and Choleretics; D004643:Emollients; D014580:Ursodeoxycholic Acid