The specific dermatoses of pregnancy: a re-appraisal

J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2001 May;15(3):197-206. doi: 10.1046/j.1468-3083.2001.00209.x.

Abstract

Pregnancy is associated with immunological, endocrine, metabolic and vascular changes that may adversely affect the skin. The specific dermatoses of pregnancy are disease entities almost exclusively related to the pregnancy or the puerperium.

Learning objective: At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants should be aware of the main entities of the specific pregnancy dermatoses, their clinical presentations, the main diagnostic criteria and therapeutic options.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cholestasis / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Folliculitis / diagnosis
  • Folliculitis / immunology
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications* / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy Complications* / immunology
  • Prurigo / diagnosis
  • Prurigo / immunology
  • Pruritus / etiology
  • Skin Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Skin Diseases* / immunology