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- Title
Polymorphic eruption of pregnancy.
- Authors
Zejnullahu, Vjosa A.; Zejnullahu, Valon A.
- Abstract
Polymorphic eruption of pregnancy (PEP) is a benign self-limiting dermatoses that occurs during pregnancy and/or the postpartum period. Etiology is unknown and evidence suggest a relationship between excessive maternal weight gain, cesarean deliveries, skin overdistension, multiple gestation and male fetuses. We present a case of PEP in a 26-year-old woman with twin pregnancy. We recommend prompt evaluation and diagnosis of a pregnant woman with primary skin lesions and pruritus to differentiate between the benign polymorphic eruption of pregnancy and other dermatosis which are associated with increased fetal morbidity.
- Subjects
MULTIPLE pregnancy; PREGNANCY; WEIGHT gain; CESAREAN section; PUERPERIUM; FETAL macrosomia
- Publication
Dermatology Reports, 2023, Vol 15, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
2036-7406
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.4081/dr.2022.9546