title: Pregnancy and skin.
abstract: Pregnancy is associated with complex of endocrinological, immunological, metabolic, and vascular changes that may influence the skin and other organs in various ways. Pregnancy is a period in which more than 90% women have significant and complex skin changes that may have great impact on the woman's life. The dermatoses of pregnancy represent a heterogeneous group of skin diseases related to pregnancy and/or the postpartum period. The dermatoses of pregnancy can be classified into the following three groups: Physiologic skin changes in pregnancy, pre-existing dermatoses affected by pregnancy, and specific dermatoses of pregnancy. Though most of these skin dermatoses are benign and resolve in postpartum period, a few can risk fetal life and require antenatal surveillance. Most of the dermatoses of pregnancy can be treated conservatively but a few require intervention in the form of termination of pregnancy. Correct diagnosis is essential for the treatment of these disorders. This article discusses the current knowledge of various skin changes during pregnancy and the evaluation of the patient with pregnancy dermatoses with special emphasis on clinical features, diagnostic tests, maternal and fetal prognosis, therapy, and management.
authors: Department of Skin and VD, Pramukhswami Medical College and Shree Krishna Hospital, Gujarat, India.
authors: Rita V
authors: RV
authors: Vora
authors: Department of Skin and VD, Pramukhswami Medical College and Shree Krishna Hospital, Gujarat, India.
authors: Rajat
authors: R
authors: Gupta
authors: Department of Skin and VD, Pramukhswami Medical College and Shree Krishna Hospital, Gujarat, India.
authors: Malay J
authors: MJ
authors: Mehta
authors: Department of Skin and VD, Pramukhswami Medical College and Shree Krishna Hospital, Gujarat, India.
authors: Arvind H
authors: AH
authors: Chaudhari
authors: Department of Skin and VD, Pramukhswami Medical College and Shree Krishna Hospital, Gujarat, India.
authors: Abhishek P
authors: AP
authors: Pilani
authors: Department of Skin and VD, Pramukhswami Medical College and Shree Krishna Hospital, Gujarat, India.
authors: Nidhi
authors: N
authors: Patel
keywords: Dermatoses; pregnancy; skin
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