PHYSIOLOGIC CHANGES AND SPECIFIC DERMATOSES OF PREGNANCY
Abstract
Pregnancy brings changes in metabolism and immunity in women. Some of these changes have an impact on the skin. Most of these events are so common and benign that constitutes a physiological spectrum. On the other hand there are skin diseases that are specific of pregnancy and should be recognized as they can have implications for maternal and fetal prognosis. This article reviews the physiological changes with cutaneous impact and also the specific dermatoses of pregnancy.
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