Definition The German synonym for psoriasis is psoriasis. It is an inflammatory, non-infectious, chronic skin disease. Psoriasis is one of the most common autoimmune diseases. Characteristic for this disease are easily distinguishable red plaques with silver scales. Psoriasis does not necessarily affect pregnancy. Affected women often ask themselves whether the unborn child will develop normally, … Psoriasis in pregnancy
Psoriasis in the genital area during pregnancy – dangerous? 15% of patients suffering from psoriasis suffer from psoriatic arthritis Weight gain during pregnancy may cause psoriatic arthritis to worsen in some women. This means that in addition to the skin symptoms, joint pain can also occur. The therapy must be discussed with the gynaecologist in … Psoriasis in the genital area during pregnancy – dangerous? | Psoriasis in pregnancy
Introduction During pregnancy a variety of different skin changes can occur, which may occur individually or in parallel in some women and not at all in others. Chloasma The so-called chloasma (also: melasma or pregnancy mask) is a skin change that is considered to be a hyperpigmentation of the skin, i.e. an increased coloration. Chloasma … Skin rash during pregnancy
Pregnant skin rash with itching A skin rash, sometimes accompanied by itching, can be considered completely normal during pregnancy. Because of the high hormone levels in the blood, the skin is sensitized to many substances, which means that it is more sensitive to certain substances than under normal circumstances and reacts to them with a … Pregnant skin rash with itching | Skin rash during pregnancy
Pregnancy skin rash on the breast Many women suffer from a skin rash during their pregnancy, which can have various and mostly harmless causes. The rash can manifest itself in the breast area as raised or non-raised redness. It is often accompanied by itching. Due to the increased hormone level in the blood during pregnancy, … Pregnancy skin rash on the breast | Skin rash during pregnancy
Skin rash on the legs during pregnancy Skin rashes on the legs, which occur during pregnancy, usually have a harmless cause. For example, allergies to a certain shower gel or detergent may be behind them, and these can disappear quickly after avoiding these products. Sometimes neurodermatitis, which is then treated with cortisone, can also be … Skin rash on the legs during pregnancy | Skin rash during pregnancy
Therapy A specific skin care can already help prophylactically against a rash during pregnancy. The skin is often stressed during pregnancy. On the one hand by the increased stretching and on the other hand a possible hormone-induced dryness of the skin. The use of moisturizing lotions or lipid-replenishing bath additives can already help to reduce … Therapy | Skin rash during pregnancy
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