Dermatologic Dz In Pregnancy

Question 1

PUPPS

Answer 1

Intense pruritis abdomen, involving the stria and thighs

No negative preg outcomes

Tx with oral antihistamine, emollients, topical and oral steroids

Question 2

Pruritic folliculitis of pregnancy

Answer 2

Sterile pustules, mucous membranes involved. Systemic symptoms

Maternal sepsis,

Antibiotics, oral steroids

Question 3

Herpes gestationalis or pemphigoid gestationalis

Answer 3

Urticarial papules and plaques that evolve into
Vesicles and bullae

Possible increased risk of preterm birth and transient neonatal lesions, SGA

Oral antihistamines and topical steroids and oral steroids

Question 4

Prurigo of pregnancy

Answer 4

Erythematous papules and nodules on the extensor surfaces of extremities

No adverse outcomes

Topical steroids and oral antihistamines

Question 5

Impetigo herpetiformis

Answer 5

Round, arched or polycystic patches covered with small pustules. Most common on those annoying. Mucous membranes may be involved

Increased fetal morbidity

Corticosteroids, antibiotics for secondary infection