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Chapter 47 - Skin Disease in Pregnancy (Content last reviewed: 23rd July 2019)

from Section 5 - Late Pregnancy – Maternal Problems

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 November 2017

By
George Kroumpouzos
Edited by
David James ,
Philip Steer ,
Carl Weiner ,
Bernard Gonik  and
Stephen Robson
David James
Affiliation:
University of Nottingham
Philip Steer
Affiliation:
Imperial College London
Carl Weiner
Affiliation:
University of Kansas
Bernard Gonik
Affiliation:
Wayne State University, Detroit
Stephen Robson
Affiliation:
University of Newcastle
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Summary

Prompt recognition and correct classification of the skin problem are essential for treatment, when necessary. The pregnant woman should be counseled about the nature of her skin condition, possible maternal or fetal risks associated with it, and management options.

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High-Risk Pregnancy
Management Options
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
First published in: 2017

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