Ann Dermatol.  1997 Oct;9(4):270-275. 10.5021/ad.1997.9.4.270.

Clinical Study on Pruritus During Pregnancy

• Suh DH
• Jun JK
• Youn SH
• Chung JH
• Youn JI

• KMID: 2360351
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.1997.9.4.270

Abstract

BACKGROUND
Pruritus, which is a frequent accompanying symptom of dermatological diseases, is also common during pregnancy, either localized or generalized. It may be related to specific dermatoses of pregnancy.
OBJECTIVE
A clinical study was performed to know the exact nature of pruritus in pregnancy.
METHODS
Subjects with systemic diseases, or laboratory abnormalities were excluded. People who have had pruritic dermatologic diseases before pregnancy were also excluded. One hundred and fifty five pregnant women were interviewed with physical examinations and followed up to the date of delivery. Pruritus was graded.
RESULTS
Pruritus was present in 31.6%. Most affected subjects had mild or moderate severity. The abdomen was the most common site. There was a tendency for the duration of itching to increase with the duration of pregnancy.
CONCLUSION
Conclusion: These findings may provide basic and useful data on pruritus during pregnancy.

Keyword

Pregnancy; Pruritus

MeSH Terms

Abdomen
Clinical Study*
Female
Humans
Physical Examination
Pregnancy*
Pregnant Women
Pruritus*
Skin Diseases