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[Physiological skin changes during pregnancy].

Jean-Luc Schmutz1

  • 1Service de dermatologie, hôpital Fournier, 36, quai de la Bataille, 54035 Nancy. jl.schmutz@chu-nancy.fr

Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|December 10, 2003
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Pregnancy causes physiological skin changes, including pigmentation shifts, connective tissue alterations like stretch marks, and vascular issues such as spider angiomas and varicose veins. These common dermatological modifications are a natural part of gestation.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Obstetrics
  • Physiology

Context:

  • Pregnancy involves significant hormonal, immunological, metabolic, and vascular shifts.
  • These physiological changes manifest in various integumentary systems.
  • Understanding these modifications is crucial for managing maternal health.

Purpose:

  • To outline the physiological skin, mucosa, and integumentary changes during pregnancy.
  • To detail common dermatological alterations, including pigmentation, connective tissue, vascular, and appendage modifications.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of pregnancy-related skin phenomena.

Summary:

  • Over 90% of pregnancies involve pigmentation changes like melanosis; melasma is less common.
  • Connective tissue changes include vergetures (stretch marks) in 60-90% of women.

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  • Vascular changes include spider angiomas (50-70% in Caucasians), palmar erythema, varicose veins, and edema.
  • Appendage modifications affect sweat glands, sebaceous glands (Montgomery tubercles), nails, and hair growth.

    • Impact:

    • Educates healthcare providers on normal physiological changes during pregnancy.
    • Informs pregnant individuals about expected dermatological alterations.
    • Highlights the prevalence and nature of common pregnancy-related skin conditions.