Prurigo gestationis

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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.[1][2][3][4]

The exact etiology is unknown, but it is considered likely to be a flareup of atopic dermatitis during pregnancy.[5]

It is sometimes considered to be a term encompassing Besnier's prurigo gestationis and other conditions.[6]

It is sometimes considered a diagnosis of exclusion.[7]

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  1. James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0 .




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