Dermatologic conditions in patients of color who are pregnant

Jeon, Caleb; Agbai, Oma; Butler, David F.; Murase, Jenny E.

doi:10.1016/j.ijwd.2017.02.019

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“…This might be attributed to the restricted criteria used in participant selection, namely the interpregnancy interval and the shade of complexion, though these criteria should not be surprising since the darkest skin shades are associated with a higher risk of scar hypertrophy and keloid, while these risks are absent in those with albinism [23]. Striae gravidarum are also known to be more severe in those with darker skin [24]. Therefore, it was necessary to choose those with more convergent skin colour in order to reduce bias.…”

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Skin markers and the prediction of intraabdominal adhesion during second Cesarean delivery

2019

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Objectives: The aim of the present study has been to examine skin scar characteristics and striae gravidarum, considering the reliability of each for predicting adhesions in repeat Caesarean sections. Material and methods: A cross-sectional study was done over a period of two years. One hundred pregnant women were invited to participate in the study. Preoperatively, abdominal scar features (according to the scar's appearance) and stria gravidarum were both recorded. Then, at the time of surgery, intraabdominal adhesions were graded according to the modified Nair's classification. Results: Among the skin markers, abdominal scar width (p = 0.001), depressed scar (p = 0.002) and striae colour grading (p = 0.0183) were found to have significant associations with intraabdominal adhesions; yet all were of low validity. Conclusions: Despite growing interest in the use of skin markers in the prediction of intraabdominal adhesions at the time of repeat CS, the present study demonstrates that these markers may not be reliable.

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Skin markers and the prediction of intraabdominal adhesion during second Cesarean delivery

2019

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“…Various body parts have different degrees of exposure to mechanical stress, friction, ultraviolet rays, air pollution, and other factors, so their skin colors can vary [27,28]. Additionally, significant changes in the skin color of each body part can be caused by pregnancy, physical and chemical injuries, and various skin diseases, such as psoriasis, eczema, and acne [12,29,30]. In particular, in the case of elbows and knees, hyperkeratosis, called FAEDS (frictional asymptomatic darkening of the extensor surfaces), may occur [31].…”

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Skin Color Analysis of Various Body Parts (Forearm, Upper Arm, Elbow, Knee, and Shin) and Changes with Age in 53 Korean Women, Considering Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors

Lee,

Ryu,

Baek

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Background/Objectives: Skin color is innately determined by race and other genetic factors, and it also undergoes acquired changes due to various intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Previous studies on skin color have mainly focused on the face, and research has recently expanded to other body parts. However, there is limited information about the age-dependent changes in the skin color of these body parts. The purpose of this study is to analyze the differences in skin color between various body parts and the changes in skin color of each body part with age. Methods: This study examined the skin color of 53 Korean women subjects evenly distributed in age from the 20s to 60s on several body parts: forearm, upper arm, elbow (extended or folded), knee (extended or folded), thigh, and shin. The lightness (L*), redness (a*), and yellowness (b*) were measured using a spectrophotometer, and the individual typology angle (ITA°) was calculated from the L* and b* values. The melanin index and erythema index were measured using the mexameter. Results: The results showed that the elbow skin had the lowest L* and ITA° values and the highest a* and b* values among the examined body parts, followed by the knee. The melanin index and erythema index were also high in the skin of these body parts. In the analysis of age-dependent changes in the skin color of various body parts, the forearm skin exhibited the most notable decrease in the L* and ITA° values and increases in the a* and b* values, followed by upper-arm skin. The melanin and erythema indices in the forearm also increased as the subjects aged, whereas those in the elbow and knee rather decreased with age. Conclusions: This study suggests that differences in intrinsic and extrinsic skin aging in various body parts may be expressed as different changes in skin color and raises the need for cosmetic and dermatological research to identify the physiological significance of these changes.

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Dermatoses of Pregnancy

Stanway

2024

Rook's Textbook of Dermatology

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This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of dermatological conditions affecting women during pregnancy. It includes specific dermatoses of pregnancy, itch during pregnancy, systemic and cutaneous infections with specific relevance to dermatology, autoimmune and inflammatory skin conditions affecting pregnant woman and the management of skin tumours during pregnancy. Physiological skin changes during pregnancy and an overview on safe treatments for use in dermatological conditions during pregnancy are reviewed.

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Dermatologic conditions in patients of color who are pregnant

Cited by 6 publications

References 106 publications

Skin markers and the prediction of intraabdominal adhesion during second Cesarean delivery

Skin markers and the prediction of intraabdominal adhesion during second Cesarean delivery

Skin Color Analysis of Various Body Parts (Forearm, Upper Arm, Elbow, Knee, and Shin) and Changes with Age in 53 Korean Women, Considering Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors

Dermatoses of Pregnancy

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