1 online resource (xv, 179 pages) : color illustrations
Contents
Endocrine and Immunologic Alterations During Pregnancy; Hyperpigmentation and Melasma; Hair and Nails; Connective Tissue Physiologic Changes During Pregnancy; Physiologic Vascular Changes During Pregnancy; Physilogic Glandular Changes During Preagnancy; Inflammatory Skin Conditions During Pregnancy; Autoimmune Conditions During Pregnancy; Tumors in Pregnancy; Metabolic Diseases in Pregnancy; Pruritus Gravidarum and Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy; Herpes (Pemphigoid) Gestationis; Impetigo Herpetiformis; Autoimmune Progesterone Dermatitis of Pregnancy; Linear IgM Dermatosis of Pregnancy
Summary
The hormonal, immunologic, and vascular changes during pregnancy also affect the skin. This comprehensive book covers both common and rare pregnancy-related dermatoses, and includes: clinical pictures, laboratory tests, histopathology, differential diagnosis, influence on mother and embryo, and treatment and prognosis