{"id":1750,"date":"2023-08-09T05:27:09","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T05:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/obgyn-specialists-of-south-miami\/?p=1750"},"modified":"2023-08-09T05:27:09","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T05:27:09","slug":"common-skin-conditions-during-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/obgyn-specialists-of-south-miami\/common-skin-conditions-during-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Skin Conditions During Pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you\u2019re pregnant, your body is bound to undergo several changes. Some of them are quite obvious, while others are not so. Also, several of those changes are internal, and some of the show is physical. On that note, skin conditions during pregnancy are also quite common, and several of them may arise when a woman is expecting. Fortunately, most of them will disappear after giving birth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To give you a more in-depth look into the topic of pregnancy skin conditions, our experts in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/obgyn-specialists-of-south-miami\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">obstetrics and gynecology in South Miami, Florida<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, have come up with this comprehensive list of skin conditions during pregnancy that you should know about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Types of Possible Skin Condition During Pregnancy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As mentioned, several of these skin conditions may develop during pregnancy, and most of them will disappear postpartum. The most prevalent skin changes may be broken down into three main classes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hormone-related skin changes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pregnancy-specific conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Preexisting skin conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Hormone-Related Skin Conditions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most of the skin conditions women may develop during pregnancy are the result of specific hormonal changes the body undergoes during this period. Expecting women may see dramatic and sudden progesterone and estrogen increases, and other hormone levels may also fluctuate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some of the most prevalent hormone-related skin conditions are stria gravidarum (stretch marks), hyperpigmentation, vascular changes, and changes to the nails and hair.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Hyperpigmentation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hyperpigmentation can be best defined as dark spots or patches that develop on the skin. The condition results from melanin increase and will usually go away after delivering the baby. Still, in some cases, the condition will linger for several years until disappearing completely. An excellent example of hyperpigmentation in pregnancy is the \u201cpregnancy mask\u201d or melasma, in which brown spots are on the woman\u2019s face. The symptoms of melasma can be limited by reducing sun exposure while pregnant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/obgyn-specialists-of-south-miami\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2023\/08\/Hyperpigmentation.jpg\" alt=\"Dermatology, Expression Face Worry Asian Young Woman Looking Mirror Hand Touch Facial at Dark Spot of Melasma, Freckles From Pigment Melanin, Allergy Sun.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/obgyn-specialists-of-south-miami\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2023\/08\/Hyperpigmentation-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/obgyn-specialists-of-south-miami\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2023\/08\/Hyperpigmentation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/obgyn-specialists-of-south-miami\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2023\/08\/Hyperpigmentation-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/obgyn-specialists-of-south-miami\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2023\/08\/Hyperpigmentation-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/obgyn-specialists-of-south-miami\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2023\/08\/Hyperpigmentation-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/obgyn-specialists-of-south-miami\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2023\/08\/Hyperpigmentation-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/obgyn-specialists-of-south-miami\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2023\/08\/Hyperpigmentation.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Changes to The Nails and Hair<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These changes are also rather prevalent during pregnancy. Some will women will experience a decrease in hair production and growth, while others will see it increase. For the most part, women will experience excessive hair growth (hirsutism) in different bodily areas. The condition can be truly annoying, but there\u2019s no associated harm with more profound hair growth on the face, stomach, arms, or other areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During pregnancy, nails also tend to grow a bit faster. Brittle nails, the separation of the nails from the nail bed, and brittle nails may also be common problems during pregnancy. Fortunately, many of these problems will go away after giving birth. Still, taking good care of your nails is highly recommended during pregnancy to reduce the severity of these problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Stria Gravidarum<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stretch marks are among the most common skin conditions during pregnancy, affecting around 80 percent of pregnant women.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The initial signs of the condition start with itchiness because the skin begins to get thinner. The condition isn\u2019t harmful and shouldn\u2019t be associated with other medical problems. Most commonly, the marks will appear on the upper thighs, the stomach, and breasts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While stria gravidarum affects almost every pregnant woman, the marks turn to white or silver color after pregnancy, which makes them less noticeable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Vascular Changes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Estrogen changes in the body may also trigger vascular changes during pregnancy. This may include the formation of spider gains, increased blood volume, or visible vein discoloration. Fortunately, most of these problems will also regress after delivery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During pregnancy, blood plasma will also increase by nearly 40 to 50 percent, while the mass of red blood cells increases will by 20 to 30 percent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Pregnancy-Specific Conditions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are a few specific skin conditions that develop only in pregnant women.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>PUPPP or Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This skin condition during pregnancy affects less than one percent of women, but it\u2019s still the most prevalent skin change that\u2019s pregnancy-specific. Also called pregnancy face rashes by some, the condition causes small raised spots that may grow into larger patches, resembling hive-like rashes. The condition can be excruciatingly itchy but will soon resolve following delivery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Prurigo of Pregnancy or PP<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PP or prurigo of pregnancy can happen during all trimesters, and it will develop in around one out of 300 cases. In some cases, prurigo during pregnancy may last for weeks or months. Still, it\u2019s a benign pruritic papular rash and may be managed with antihistamines and topical steroids.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>PF or Pruritic Folliculitis of Pregnancy\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This condition is rather rare in pregnant women with unknown causes. The condition can be described as pustules and papules that develop first on the torso but can affect the entire body. Just like other pregnancy-specific skin conditions, PF will also go away after delivery. This skin problem usually happens during the second and third trimesters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>ICP or Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This condition is most prevalent in the third trimester, and it impairs the release of bile from the liver cells, limiting liver function and causing itchiness in the soles of the feet and the pals of the hands. It may also spread to other body parts, but fortunately, it will disappear following delivery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s important to know that ICP is associated with an elevated risk of premature delivery, intrauterine demise and meconium-stained amniotic fluid, so the condition needs to be monitored after diagnosis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Preexisting Skin Conditions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conditions such as atopic dermatitis, acne, or psoriasis may have unpredictable effects while expecting. For instance, acne may worsen throughout the first trimester and the second due to an increase in androgen hormones. These hormones may trigger skin growth which will produce more sebum. This oily substance may clog the pore, making breakouts worse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psoriasis.org\/about-psoriasis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Psoriasis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, fortunately, will improve in most cases instead of worsening during pregnancy. Because the levels of progesterone rise in the body, they can dampen the immune response that\u2019s responsible for triggering the condition\u2019s symptoms. As a matter of fact, nearly 60 percent of women experience psoriasis symptom improvements during pregnancy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, may also improve, but it can also worsen during pregnancy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1753\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/obgyn-specialists-of-south-miami\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2023\/08\/Preexisting-Skin-Conditions.jpg\" alt=\"Unrecognizable Young Woman Suffering From Autoimmune Incurable Dermatological Skin Disease Called Psoriasis.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/obgyn-specialists-of-south-miami\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2023\/08\/Preexisting-Skin-Conditions-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/obgyn-specialists-of-south-miami\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2023\/08\/Preexisting-Skin-Conditions-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/obgyn-specialists-of-south-miami\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2023\/08\/Preexisting-Skin-Conditions-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/obgyn-specialists-of-south-miami\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2023\/08\/Preexisting-Skin-Conditions-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/obgyn-specialists-of-south-miami\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2023\/08\/Preexisting-Skin-Conditions-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/obgyn-specialists-of-south-miami\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2023\/08\/Preexisting-Skin-Conditions-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/obgyn-specialists-of-south-miami\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/202\/2023\/08\/Preexisting-Skin-Conditions.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Other Changes Due To Pregnancy\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pregnant skin conditions aren\u2019t the only ones women may have to deal with. A woman\u2019s nutritional needs, body weight, and mental health will also change during pregnancy. To make sure that both the mother and the baby remain healthy, pregnant women must be responsible when it comes to nutrition, fitness, and weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>If You Need Assistance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Without a doubt, skin changes may seem troubling if you\u2019ve just found out that you\u2019re pregnant. Still, there are several remedies you may try to ease any unwanted symptoms or itchiness. To learn more about managing these skin changes and to educate yourself about them in general, schedule an appointment with our experts today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re pregnant, your body is bound to undergo several changes. Some of them are quite obvious, while others are not so. Also, several of those changes are internal, and some of the show is physical. 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