Definition of prurigo of pregnany
- Prurigo of pregnancy affects 1 in 300 to 1 in 450 pregnancies, causing a rash of clustered, excoriated, or crusted pruritic papules on the extensor surfaces of the extremities, as well as the trunk and other areas.
Prurigo of pregnancy and maternal risk
- There is no evidence that Prurigo of Pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of pregnancy.
Causes of itching during pregnancy
- Pregnancy prurigo should be distinguished from other causes of Itchiness during pregnancy, for example:
- pregnancy-specific dermatoses
- medication eruptions
- arthropod bites
- infestations such as scabies
Treatment of prurigo during pregnancy
- Prurigo of Pregnancy is treated with :
- oral antihistamines
- topical steroids
- intralesional steroids
- steroids under occlusion
- Oral steroids (rarely required)
Prurigo of pregnancy: boy or girl
- It's a common pregnancy misconception that women with itching palms or breasts will give birth to a boy. However, there is insufficient medical data to prove this viewpoint.
News about prurigo of pregnancy
- Recently the international journal of Obstetric Medicine reported that the term "prurigo of pregnancy" is an appropriate term for cases not associated with atopy.
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