Specific dermatoses of pregnancy. Toward a comprehensive view?

A case-control study of polymorphic eruption of pregnancy

“…In this study, we used strict criteria for the diagnosis of PEP consisting of the classic clinical signs and symptoms and negative direct immunofluorescence finding to exclude nonblistering gestational pemphigoid. 3,6,7 In addition, this was a monocentric study where all women were examined by the same two dermatologists (S. R. and S. A.)…”

Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta during pregnancy

“…However, cutaneous disorders during pregnancy are quite common and frequently a cause of substantial anxiety for the prospective mother. The various manifestations may range from normal skin changes, which occur with almost all pregnancies, to common skin diseases that are not associated with pregnancy, to disorders that appear specifically associated with pregnancy 4,5 . We note that the concerns of the women involved may range from cosmetic considerations, to the chance of recurrence of the particular problem in a subsequent pregnancy, to its potential effects on the fetus in terms of morbidity and mortality.…”

Prevalensi Kelainan Kulit pada Masa Kehamilan

“…Hiperpigmentasi merupakan perubahan fisiologis pada kulit yang paling sering terjadi di beberapa negara diikuti dengan pruritus, striae gravidarum dan perubahan vaskular. (Borradori L, 1994) Terdapat perubahan patologis pada kulit yang berhubungan dengan pruritus dalam kehamilan yaitu Polimorphic Eruption of Pregnancy (PEP), Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP), Atopic Eruption of Pregnancy (AEP) dan Pemphigoid Gestationis (PG). Perubahan kulit yang tidak spesifik juga dijumpai berupa acne dan herpes labialis yang berhubungan dengan kondisi kekebalan tubuh ibu hamil.…”