Abstract |
The terminology of the specific dermatoses of pregnancy has become increasingly confusing, with several names in use for identical clinical disorders. On the basis of our own study of sixty-four patients and a review of the literature, we propose a simplified classification: (1) herpes gestationis (pemphigoid gestationis); (2) polymorphic eruption of pregnancy; (3) prurigo of pregnancy; and (4) pruritic folliculitis of pregnancy.
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Authors | R C Holmes, M M Black |
Journal | Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
(J Am Acad Dermatol)
Vol. 8
Issue 3
Pg. 405-12
(Mar 1983)
ISSN: 0190-9622 [Print] United States |
PMID | 6833540
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Dermatitis
(diagnosis)
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Female
- Folliculitis
(diagnosis)
- Humans
- Pemphigoid Gestationis
(diagnosis)
- Pemphigoid, Bullous
(diagnosis)
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Complications
(diagnosis)
- Prurigo
(diagnosis)
- Pruritus
(diagnosis)
- Urticaria
(diagnosis)
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