Pregnancy dermatosis brings severe discomfort to a woman during an important period of life. Most often, symptoms develop suddenly and go away without consequences after the birth of the child. A woman suffers from itching and changes in the skin. At the “Other Gynecology” clinic, highly qualified doctors will conduct a full examination to identify the true causes of dermatosis in a pregnant woman .
Causes
Opinions about the causes of dermatoses in pregnant women are controversial. The most popular versions are hormonal imbalances, problems with the functioning of the immune system and other pathologies.
During pregnancy, a woman's skin condition is constantly changing. When you reach 6 months of pregnancy, the skin of the abdomen stretches greatly, which can lead to serious problems.
Doctors identify the most likely causes of dermatoses in pregnant women:
- Damage to the skin. Stretching of the skin in the abdominal area leads to stretch marks and damage to the connective fibers. The body produces additional elastin and collagen, which can be perceived by the immune system as an allergen. Skin changes occur on the thighs and abdomen. Most often, such processes occur during multiple pregnancies or polyhydramnios.
- Heredity. If the expectant mother has allergies in her family, this tendency may manifest itself during pregnancy. In this case, you need to exclude all possible allergens, food and chemical.
- Increased Th2 activity. During pregnancy, the first type of such cells is suppressed, while the second, on the contrary, increases its activity. They are responsible for antiparasitic immunity.
Symptoms
For one woman, the symptoms of dermatosis do not cause discomfort, while another suffers from constant itching and burning.
Gynecologists identify the main symptoms of dermatosis:
- psoriasis, eczema;
- dermatitatopic type;
- individual itchy elements;
- skin rashes of various types;
- redness of the skin;
- damage to the epidermis.
If additional internal factors are present, skin lesions can affect large areas. This process is also affected by medications.
Treatment
Treatment of dermatosis is carried out only after a woman has been examined by a doctor, since many medications are prohibited during pregnancy, and rashes can be dangerous for the baby.
Sometimes, to eliminate skin rashes and itching, you need to eliminate allergens, introduce a healthy diet and moderate exercise. Medicines are prescribed as symptomatic therapy. This helps improve a woman's quality of life during pregnancy.
