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15536515

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
2005-1-27
pubmed:abstractText
Pruritus is the leading dermatological symptom during pregnancy. Besides preexisting or acquired dermatoses, there are a number of pregnancy-specific dermatological diseases such as PEP (polymorphic eruption of pregnancy, previously named PUPPP), pemphigoid (herpes) gestationis, and pruritus gravidarum that are accompanied by severe itching and scratching. Because of potential effects on the fetus, the treatment of pruritus in pregnancy requires prudent consideration. The use of topical and systemic treatments depends on the underlying aetiology of pruritus and the stage and status of the skin. In general, emollients, topical anti-pruritics and topical corticosteroids appear to be the safest options for localised forms of pruritus in pregnancy whereas systemic treatments and/or UV phototherapy are adequate for generalized pruritus. Systemic corticosteroids and a restricted number of antihistamines may be administered in severe cases. This paper highlights the major aetiologies of pruritus during pregnancy and points out the cornerstones of antipruritic therapy in recognition of our own clinical experiences and the current literature.
pubmed:language
ger
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jan
pubmed:issn
0017-8470
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
56
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
48-57
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2005
pubmed:articleTitle
[Pruritus in pregnancy. A frequent diagnostic and therapeutic challenge].
pubmed:affiliation
Klinische Sozialmedizin, Berufs- und Umweltdermatologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg. elke.Weisshaar@med.uni-heidelberg.de
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, English Abstract, Review