Prurigo gravidarum

Prurigo gravidarum is an infrequent dermatologic condition in pregnant patients that has been found to be associated with an increased incidence of perinatal and obstetric complications. We present ten cases of this finding and review the pathogenesis, therapy, and complications of prurigo gravidarum. The recognition of this entity by dermatologists, obstetricians, and general practitioners should prompt referral of these patients for high-risk obstetric care.