rashes in pregnancy Flashcards
Polymorphic Eruption of Pregnancy
itchy rash which tends to start in 3rd trimester
starts on abdo and assoc a striae
Polymorphic Eruption of Pregnancy - characteristics
urticarial papules
wheals
plaques
Polymorphic Eruption of Pregnancy - symptom control
topical emolients
topical steroids
oral antihistamine
Atopic Eruption of Pregnancy
eczema that flares up during pregnancy
can have Hx of eczema or not
Atopic Eruption of Pregnancy - when does it present
first and second trimester
Atopic Eruption of Pregnancy - E type
eczema type
eczematous, inflamed, red, itchy skin
inside elbows, back knees, neck, face, chest
Atopic Eruption of Pregnancy - P type
prurigo type
intensely itchy papules
abdo, back, limbs
Atopic Eruption of Pregnancy - Mx
topical emolients
topical steroids
if severe
- phototherapy w UV light
- oral steroids
Melasma
aka mask of pregnancy
increased pigmentation to patches of skin on face
Melasma - Mx
avoid sun exposure
sun cream
Pyogenic Granuloma
lobular capillary haemangioma
This is a benign, rapidly growing tumour of capillaries
Pyogenic Granuloma - features
discrete lump with red/dark appearance
rapidly growing
often on fingers
Pyogenic Granuloma - Mx
surgical removal
histology to confirm diagnosis
Pemphigoid Gestationis
autoimmune condition occurring in pregnancy
autoantibodies damage the connection between epidermis and dermis
Pemphigoid Gestationis - presentation
2nd/3rd trimester
itchy red papular/blistering rash around umbilicus
large fluid-filled blisters will form
