Skin Disorders Associated with Pregnancy Flashcards

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how does atopic eruption of pregnancy present?

A

eczematous, itchy red rash

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what is the most common skin disorder found in pregnancy?

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atopic eruption of pregnancy

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3
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how is atopic eruption of pregnancy treated?

A

no specific treatment needed

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what is polymorphic eruption of pregnancy?

A

pruritic condition associated with last trimester

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how does polymorphic eruption of pregnancy present?

A
  • last trimester
  • itching
  • lesions often first appear in abdominal striae
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how is polymorphic eruption of pregnancy managed?

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  • emollients
  • mild potency topical steroids
  • oral steroids
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what is pemphigoid gestationis?

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pruritic blistering lesions

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how does pemphigoid gestationis present?

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  • pruritis blistering lesions
  • peri-umbilical region –> spreading to the rest of body
  • 2nd or 3rd trimester
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how is pemphigoid gestationis managed?

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oral corticosteroids

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