Dermatological manifestations associated with pregnancy

Various types of cutaneous lesions may develop during the course of pregnancy. These may be classified into four main categories: physiological changes, which are very diverse, specific conditions; dermatoses, that are linked to pregnancy; cutaneous infections that may influence the course of gestation; and finally, miscellaneous skin diseases, which may be affected by pregnancy or affect the fetus. All of these categories contain disorders that are important to recognize, since some may require specific management while in others unnecessary investigations should be avoided. This review will examine physiological changes and dermatoses