Specific Pregnancy Dermatoses in 1430 females from Northern India

Abstract

Background: The specific dermatoses of pregnancy represent a heterogenous group of ill-defined pruritic skin diseases, unique to pregnancy and post partum period. Objective:The aim of our study was epidemiological and clinical evaluation of various specific dermatoses of pregnancy.Methods: All patients visiting our antenatal clinic were screened for various pruritic skin conditions and those with specific pregnancy dermatoses were identified and evaluated. Results:Out of 1430 patients screened, nearly 5% (70 cases) patients had specific dermatoses of pregnancy. Intra hepatic cholestasis was the commonest specific pregnancy dermatoses. Conclusion:Specific dermatoses of pregnancy can be diagnosed primarily on the basis of clinical features. All of these, except intra hepatic cholestasis, do not have any effect on normal course of pregnancy. (J Dermatol Case Rep.

Dermatological Diseases During Pregnancy

“…This finding is consistent with other authors that PUPP is seen especially in Primigravida's. 3,8 Zenon Brzoza et al found PUPP in 3 rd trimester in Primigravida's and in women with multiple gestation with incidence of 2.9 -16%. 9 Incidence of Pruritus Gravidarum was 3%.…”

“…8 According to V. Shivkumar et al Prurigo of Pregnancy was the commonest specific disorder of pregnancy accounting for 9.4%. 3 Most western reports quote a low incidence of around 2%.…”

“…According to Ram Chander et al Pruritus gravidarum was the most frequent dermatoses of pregnancy at 54.2%. 8 Pruritus Gravidarum have reported to have an incidence of 0.02 -2.4% worldwide. 10 In the present study patients presented in the second and third trimester with increased levels of serum aminotransferases and bile acids, thus confirming other reports.…”

Evaluation of the pregnant women referred for dermatology consultation

“…GÖD'lar; GPE, GİK, PG ve gebeliğin atopik erüpsiyo-nunu içeren bir grup hastalık olup, çoğunlukla ikinci ve üçüncü trimestırda ortaya çıkar 5,10 . GÖD tanılı …”

The skin findings of pregnant women and our treatment choices. A Turkish experience: a 5-year survey.

“…These were seen in 5% of 1430 patients in one study 16 . Only 1.92% of our patients were given one of these diagnoses.…”