Dermatoses of pregnancy are the inflammatory
skin diseases that are specific to women while they are pregnant.
While some use the term 'polymorphic eruption of pregnancy' to cover these,
[James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). ''Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology''. (10th ed.). Saunders. Page 470-471. .] this term is a synonym used in the UK for
Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy
Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP), known in United Kingdom as polymorphic eruption of pregnancy (PEP), is a chronic hives-like rash that strikes some women during pregnancy. Some skin changes are known to occur in peop ...
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which is the commonest of these skin conditions.
Skin diseases seen during pregnancy include:
See also
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List of cutaneous conditions
Many skin conditions affect the human integumentary system—the organ system covering the entire surface of the body and composed of skin, hair, nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function of this system is as a barrier against t ...
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Pregnancy-related cutaneous conditions