II. Pathophysiology
- Atopic Eruption of Pregnancy is a collection of immunologic-induced Pruritic Conditions
III. Causes: Atopic Eruption of Pregnancy
- Prurigo of Pregnancy (Common)
- Onset in second-half of pregnancy
- Erythematous Papules and Nodules over extensor arms and Abdomen
- Associated with Atopic Dermatitis
- Eczema of Pregnancy or Atopic Dermatitis of Pregnancy (common)
- Pruritic Eczematous Dermatitis affecting the face, chest and flexor extremity surface
- Pruritic Folliculitis of Pregnancy (uncommon)
IV. Differential Diagnosis
- See Pruritus in Pregnancy
- See Pruritus Causes
- See Contact Dermatitis
V. Course
- Onset in first trimester or second trimester of pregnancy
- Resolves postpartum within 2 to 3 months
VI. Management
- See Nonspecific Management of Pruritus
- Symptomatic management
VII. Complications
- Not associated with adverse fetal effects
VIII. References
Images: Related links to external sites (from Bing)
Related Studies
| Concepts | Disease or Syndrome (T047) |
| SnomedCT | 239103006 |
| English | prurigo gestationis (diagnosis), prurigo gestationis, pregnancy prurigo, prurigo pregnancy, prurigo of pregnancy, Early onset pregnancy prurigo, Prurigo gestationis of Besnier, Prurigo of pregnancy, Prurigo of pregnancy (disorder) |
| Spanish | prurigo del embarazo (trastorno), prurigo del embarazo, prurigo gestacional de Besnier |
