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Physiologic skin changes during pregnancy: a study of 140 cases
F Muzaffar1, I Hussain, T S Haroon
1Department of Dermatology, King Edward Medical College/Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.
International Journal of Dermatology
|July 1, 1998
Summary
Pregnancy causes common skin changes like increased pigmentation and stretch marks in most women. Vascular changes are less frequent, highlighting the varied dermatologic effects of pregnancy.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Pregnancy involves significant endocrine, metabolic, and immunologic shifts.
- These physiological alterations commonly manifest as cutaneous (skin) changes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence and patterns of physiologic skin changes during pregnancy.
- To characterize common dermatologic manifestations in a specific community's pregnant population.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 140 pregnant women was evaluated.
- Data was collected on the occurrence of various pregnancy-induced skin conditions.
Main Results:
- Increased pigmentation (90.7%) and striae (77.1%) were the most prevalent findings.
- Edema (48.5%), melasma (46.4%), and vascular changes (34.2%) were also observed with varying frequencies.
Conclusions:
- Pigmentary alterations are the most frequent skin changes during pregnancy.
- Vascular changes were found to be significantly less common compared to other dermatologic manifestations.