Miscellaneous diseases affected by pregnancy

Miscellaneous groups of dermatoses are associated with pregnancy and affected by gestation, but they do not coincide with any known classifications. They are inflammatory in nature and include psoriasis, acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, atopic dermatitis, and erythema multiforme. Such dermatoses can...

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Published in:Clinics in dermatology 2006-03, Vol.24 (2), p.113-117
Main Authors: Oumeish, Oumeish Youssef, Al-Fouzan, Abdul-Wahab S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acne Vulgaris - physiopathology
Dermatitis, Atopic - physiopathology
Erythema Multiforme - physiopathology
Female
Hidradenitis Suppurativa - physiopathology
Humans
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications - physiopathology
Psoriasis - physiopathology
Skin Diseases - physiopathology
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Summary:Miscellaneous groups of dermatoses are associated with pregnancy and affected by gestation, but they do not coincide with any known classifications. They are inflammatory in nature and include psoriasis, acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, atopic dermatitis, and erythema multiforme. Such dermatoses can either improve or worsen during pregnancy. This review focuses on the changes that can occur during the pregnant state.
ISSN:0738-081X
1879-1131
DOI:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2005.10.003