Physiologic Pregnancy Changes

Figure 3.39 A: Pemphigoid gestationis* B: Pemphigoid gestationis* C: Pemphigoid gestationis* *Reprint from Ingber A. Obstetric Dermatology: A Practical Guide. New York, NY: Springer; 2008
Figure 3.39
A: Pemphigoid gestationis*
B: Pemphigoid gestationis*
C: Pemphigoid gestationis*
*Reprint from Ingber A.
Obstetric Dermatology:
A Practical Guide. New York,
NY: Springer; 2008
  • Pigmentary
    • Melasma
    • Hyperpigmentation around areolae
    • Linea nigra on abdomen
    • Darkening of nevi
  • Vascular
    • Spider angiomas
    • Palmar erythema
    • Varicosities
    • Non-pitting edema
    • Pyogenic granulomas
  • Hair
    • Hypertrichosis (prolongation of anagen phase)
    • Postpartum telogen effluvium (synchronized transition into telogen phase)
    • Androgenetic alopecia
  • Nail
    • Onycholysis
    • Brittleness
  • Connective tissue
    • Striae