The specific dermatoses of pregnancy: a re‐appraisal
- 1 May 2001
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
- Vol. 15 (3), 197-206
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1468-3083.2001.00209.x
Abstract
Pregnancy is associated with immunological, endocrine, metabolic and vascular changes that may adversely affect the skin. The specific dermatoses of pregnancy are disease entities almost exclusively related to the pregnancy or the puerperium. Learning objective At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants should be aware of the main entities of the specific pregnancy dermatoses, their clinical presentations, the main diagnostic criteria and therapeutic options.Keywords
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