Physiological changes of skin in pregnancy
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https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.v34i4(Suppl).2953Keywords:
Cutaneous, Physiological changes, PregnancyAbstract
Objective To determine the frequency of physiological changes in skin during pregnancy.
Methods This Cross-sectional observational study consisted of pregnant women attending anti-natal clinic of Gynecology & Obstetrics and Dermatology Department at Sahiwal Teaching Hospital, Sahiwal. Demographic data of patients and complete history was taken. General physical and cutaneous examination was done for physiological changes in skin during pregnancy. Relevant systemic examination and laboratory investigations were performed. The data was analyzed by using SPSS version 25.
Results A total 271 pregnant female were enrolled, mean and SD of age was 28.24±5.3 and majority of them (61%) were multigravida and (69.7%) were in 3rd trimester. Most frequent skin change observed during pregnancy was stria gravidarum n=144 (53.7%) followed by melasma (45.4 %), linea nigra (41.7 %), increased activity of eccrine gland/sweating (28.8%), pigmentation of areola, increased brittleness of nail(23.6%), increased activity of sebaceous gland /Acne Vulgaris (22.1%), palmar erythema (21.6%) and diffuse hair loss(20.3%). Cutaneous changes mostly noticed were during third trimester of pregnancy.
Conclusion The timely recognition of common physiological skin changes during antenatal period helps in improving the patient care during pregnancy, thus reducing maternal and fetal morbidity.
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