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Atopic eruption of pregnancy

The most common dermatosis of pregnancy, representing the onset or exacerbation of atopic dermatitis (eczema) during pregnancy.

Cholestasis of pregnancy

A liver condition in late pregnancy that causes intense, generalized pruritus without a primary rash, although secondary excoriations are common.

Impetigo herpetiformis

A rare and severe pustular eruption of pregnancy, now considered to be pustular psoriasis of pregnancy, with widespread erythema and sterile pustules.

Melasma

Acquired hyperpigmentation on the face ('the mask of pregnancy'), presenting as symmetric, blotchy, tan or brown patches, triggered by hormones.

Pemphigoid gestationis

An intensely pruritic autoimmune blistering disease specific to pregnancy, starting with urticarial papules and plaques (often around the umbilicus) that evolve into tense bullae.

Polymorphic eruption of pregnancy

A common, intensely pruritic eruption in late pregnancy, starting with urticarial papules and plaques within abdominal striae that then spread.

Pruritus of pregnancy

A general term for itching during pregnancy, which can be due to specific dermatoses like cholestasis or simply physiologic changes.

Striae

Linear bands of atrophic skin ('stretch marks') that develop on the abdomen, breasts, and thighs due to rapid stretching of the skin.

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