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Skin disease in pregnancy.
Boutros Soutou1, Sélim Aractingi2
1Faculté de médecine, Universite saint-Joseph, 11-5076 Riad el Solh, Beirut, Lebanon; Centre Hospitalier du Nord, 100 Jdeidet Zgharta, Lebanon.
Best Practice & Research. Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology
|April 12, 2015
Summary
This review highlights common pregnancy skin conditions, distinguishing normal changes from specific dermatoses like polymorphic eruption of pregnancy. Accurate diagnosis guides management and addresses potential fetal risks, particularly with pemphigoid gestationis.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics
- Dermatology
- Immunology
Background:
- Skin changes during pregnancy are frequent and varied.
- Obstetricians need to differentiate physiological changes from specific pregnancy dermatoses.
- Early recognition is crucial for appropriate management and fetal well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review significant skin manifestations in pregnancy for obstetricians.
- To detail specific dermatoses of pregnancy: polymorphic eruption of pregnancy, atopic eczema of pregnancy, and pemphigoid gestationis.
- To emphasize the importance of accurate diagnosis for treatment and prognosis.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on obstetric dermatology.
- Categorization of pregnancy-related skin disorders.
- Discussion of diagnostic markers, including anti-BP180 antibodies.
Main Results:
- Pregnancy dermatoses are classified into three main types.
- Diagnostic tools like antibody detection aid in identifying specific conditions.
- Management and follow-up are diagnosis-dependent.
Conclusions:
- Distinguishing physiological skin changes from specific dermatoses is vital for obstetric care.
- Accurate diagnosis of pregnancy dermatoses ensures appropriate management.
- Pemphigoid gestationis, though rare, can pose risks to fetal prognosis.
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