Prurigo of pregnancy

What is it prurigo of pregnancy?

Prurigo of pregnancy is a benign Not specific pruritus (causing itching) papular eruption arising during pregnancy

Prurigo of pregnancy has been described using a number of names including gestational prurigo, early-onset prurigo, papular dermatitis of pregnancy and pruritic folliculitis of pregnancy. It is likely to be further characterized and divided into subsets in the future.

Who gets prurigo of pregnancy?

• Prurigo of pregnancy can occur in up to 1 in 300 pregnancies.
• It usually appears in the second or third trimester, but has been reported in all stages of pregnancy.

What Causes Prurigo of Pregnancy?

The cause of prurigo of pregnancy is currently unknown. The association or lack of association with atopic Dermatitis is debated.

What are the clinical features of prurigo of pregnancy?

It usually presents as papular dermatitis (prurigo). It may look like nodular prurigo.

• the papules They are often grouped.
• They are found predominantly in the extensor muscle surfaces of the extremities and sometimes the trunk
• Papules are 0.5–1cm in size.
• They may or may not be focused on a hair follicle.
• Some injuries have a central Cortex.
• Pustules can be seen, but the blisters (vesicles) are not.
• The papules are often excoriated due to itching.

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How is prurigo of pregnancy diagnosed?

Prurigo of pregnancy is a clinical diagnosis. Other diagnoses not related to pregnancy should also be considered, as there are no specific diagnostic tests.

the histopathology of prurigo of pregnancy shows nonspecific dermatitis. Direct immunofluorescence it's negative

Blood tests for liver function should be performed to exclude an alternative diagnosis of cholestasis of pregnancy

What is the treatment for prurigo of pregnancy?

There is no specific treatment for prurigo of pregnancy. Symptom Relief can be achieved with:

• Benzoyl peroxide
• Emollient with menthol
• Moderate power current steroid cream or ointment
• Oral antihistamines
• Phototherapy

What is the result of prurigo of pregnancy?

Prurigo of pregnancy resolves after delivery of the baby. However, resolution can take from several weeks to months after delivery.

Reappearance With each pregnancy it is variable. Prurigo of pregnancy is not associated with any maternal or fetal risk.