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Physiological skin changes during pregnancy

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Shanza Ikram Department of Dermatology, University College of Medicine, The University of Lahore, Pakistan
Aisha Malik Department of Dermatology, University College of Medicine, The University of Lahore, Pakistan
Majid Suhail Department of Dermatology, University College of Medicine, The University of Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
Objective To find out the frequency and pattern of physiological skin changes in pregnant women. Methods This descriptive study evaluated 200 consecutive pregnant females presenting to Dermatology Outpatient Department of Nawaz Social Security Hospital, Lahore over a period of one year. Results Total of twenty-three cutaneous manifestations were studied including striae gravidarum, hyperpigmentation, hair, nail and vascular changes. Majority of pregnant females complained of striae gravidarum (stretch marks) affecting 71.5% of study population closely followed by pigmentation i.e. linea nigra (64.5%) and melasma (63.5%). The most common vascular change noticed was palmar erythema (43.5%) and nail changes included leukonychia (15%), while diffuse hair loss (11.5%) was the most frequently found hair change. Conclusion The appreciation of common physiological skin changes during pregnancy will assist in better patient care during antenatal period.
Publication Details
Page(s) 219-223
DOI DOI not available
Published Journal: Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists, Volume: 28, Issue: 2, Year: 2018

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Keywords
Pregnancy, skin, hair, nails, physiological changes
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