Prurigo gestationis explained

Synonym:	Prurigo gestationis of Besnier,^[1] Early-onset prurigo of pregnancy, Linear IgM dermatosis of pregnancy, Papular dermatitis of pregnancy, Prurigo of pregnancy, and Spangler's papular dermatitis of pregnancy
Specialty:	dermatology

Prurigo gestationis is an eruption consisting of pruritic, excoriated papules of the proximal limbs and upper trunk, most often occurring between the 20th and 34th week of gestation.^{[2] [3] [4] [5]}

The exact etiology is unknown, but it is considered likely to be a flareup of atopic dermatitis during pregnancy.^[6]

It is sometimes considered to be a term encompassing Besnier's prurigo gestationis and other conditions.^[7]

It is sometimes considered a diagnosis of exclusion.^[8]

See also

• Dermatoses of pregnancy
• Ernest Henri Besnier
• List of cutaneous conditions

Notes and References

1. Book: Ambros-Rudolph CM, Black MM, Vaughan Jones S . Black MM, Ambros-Rudolph C, Edwards L, Lynch PJ . Obstetric and Gynecologic Dermatology E-Book . https://books.google.com/books?id=SnujBQAAQBAJ&pg=PA32 . 29 August 2008 . Elsevier Health Sciences . 978-0-7234-3445-0 . 73–77 . 9. The Papular and Pruritic Dermatoses of Pregnancy .
2. Book: James WD, Beger T, Elston D . Andrews' diseases of the skin : clinical dermatology. . 2006 . Saunders Elsevier . Philadelphia . 978-0-7216-2921-6 . 10th.
3. Book: Rapini RP, Bolognia JL, Jorizzo JL . Dermatology: 2-Volume Set . Mosby . St. Louis . 2007 . 978-1-4160-2999-1 .
4. Tunzi M, Gray GR . Common skin conditions during pregnancy . American Family Physician . 75 . 2 . 211–218 . January 2007 . 17263216 .
5. Kroumpouzos G, Cohen LM . Specific dermatoses of pregnancy: an evidence-based systematic review . American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology . 188 . 4 . 1083–1092 . April 2003 . 12712115 . 10.1067/mob.[phone] . free .
6. Book: Sterry W, Paus R, Burgdorf WH . Dermatology. 9 May 2010. 8 March 2006. Thieme. 978-1-58890-258-0. 331–.
7. Book: Ingber A, Lebwohl M . Mark G. Lebwohl. Obstetric Dermatology: A Practical Guide. 9 May 2010. 18 December 2008. Springer. 978-3-540-88398-2. 151–.
8. Book: Horn TD . Dermatology. 9 May 2010. 2003. Elsevier Health Sciences. 978-0-323-02578-2. 454–.