Coincidence of Pityriasis Rosea With Pregnancy

Corson, Edward F.; Luscombe, Herbert A.

doi:10.1001/archderm.1950.01530170088012

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“…PR developed in the last trimester in 8 of 14 cases with a higher prevalence between 19 and 29 weeks' gestation. 5 In the other series 9 of 40 women, 5 were pregnant versus two in a comparable control group (P = .432, Fisher's test). The outcome of such pregnancies has not been reported in either series.…”

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Pregnancy outcome in patients with pityriasis rosea

Drago

Broccolo

Zaccaria

et al. 2008

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

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Pregnancy outcome in patients with pityriasis rosea

Drago

Broccolo

Zaccaria

et al. 2008

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

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“…PR has been reported to occur more frequently in pregnancy than in the general population (18 vs. 6%) [30]. Since pregnancy is a state of altered immune response, a risk of viral reactivations and intrauterine transmission of HHV-6/7 exists.…”

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Pityriasis Rosea: A Comprehensive Classification

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Pityriasis rosea (PR) is an acute, self-limiting exanthematous disease associated with the endogenous systemic reactivation of human herpesvirus (HHV)-6 and/or HHV-7. The disease typically begins with a single, erythematous plaque followed by a secondary eruption with lesions on the cleavage lines of the trunk (configuration of a ‘Christmas tree'). The duration may vary from 2 weeks to a few months. Besides the typical presentation of PR, atypical forms have been described. The previous classifications of PR are mainly based on its atypical morphological features rather than on the pathogenetic mechanisms that underlie the different presentations of the disease. Notably, most of the morphologically atypical forms follow a course amenable to the classic form. The classification that we propose, taking into account the pathogenesis, clinical features, and course of the disease, is easy and intuitive and may be helpful in identifying the atypical forms of PR in order to avoid misdiagnosis and establish the best treatment options. Finally, this classification provides indications for managing potentially harmful forms of PR (such as PR in pregnancy) and PR-like eruptions.

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“…Pityriasis rosea (PR) is a self-limiting exanthematous disease associated with human herpesvirus (HHV)-6 and/or HHV-7 reactivation [1][2][3] which is more frequent in pregnant women than in the general population [4]. The exanthem typically begins with a single, round or oval erythematous scaly plaque (herald patch) usually situated on the trunk, the thigh, the upper arm, or the neck.…”

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“…Several patterns of enanthems may be present and usually follow the course of the skin eruption, disappearing with it or a few days later. They are frequently associated with forms of PR different from the classic one [1][2][3][4].…”

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Pityriasis Rosea during Pregnancy: Major and Minor Alarming Signs

Drago¹,

Ciccarese²,

Herzum³

et al. 2018

Dermatology

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Background: Pityriasis rosea (PR) is a self-limiting exanthematous disease associated with human herpesvirus (HHV)-6 and/or HHV-7 reactivation. In pregnant women, PR may be associated with pregnancy complications. Objective: To determine relevant risk factors in the development of negative pregnancy outcome in PR. Methods: Between 2005 and 2017 at the Department of Dermatology, University of Genoa, we recruited 76 women who developed PR during pregnancy. In 60 patients without known risk factors for intrauterine fetal death (30 with pregnancy complications and 30 without) we analyzed the pregnancy week of PR onset, presence of enanthem and of constitutional symptoms, PR body surface area involvement, age, and in 50 patients (20 with pregnancy complications and 30 without), the viral load of HHV-6 and HHV-7 (copies/mL). Results: In logistic regression analysis, early onset of PR (p = 0.0017) and enanthem (p = 0.0392) proved to be significantly associated with pregnancy complications. HHV-6 viral load (copies/mL) (p < 0.0001), constitutional symptoms (p < 0.001), and PR body surface area involvement (p < 0.004) were also significantly associated with pregnancy complications. Conclusion: The onset of PR before week 15 and enanthem may be considered major risk factors that should alarm the dermatologist. Constitutional symptoms and involvement of > 50% of the body area may be considered minor risk factors.

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Coincidence of Pityriasis Rosea With Pregnancy

Cited by 21 publications

References 2 publications

Pregnancy outcome in patients with pityriasis rosea

Pregnancy outcome in patients with pityriasis rosea

Pityriasis Rosea: A Comprehensive Classification

Pityriasis Rosea during Pregnancy: Major and Minor Alarming Signs

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