Pregnant? What to Expect From Your Skin
Medically Reviewed by Zilpah Sheikh, MD on September 29, 2023
Written by Rachel Reiff Ellis
Acne
1/10
Stretch Marks
2/10
Melasma
3/10
Skin Tags
4/10
Hyperpigmentation
5/10
PUPPP
6/10
Psoriasis
7/10
Eczema
8/10
Varicose and Spider Veins
9/10
Take Care of Your Skin
10/10
Share
IMAGES PROVIDED BY:
1) Thinkstock Photos
2) Getty Images
3) Dermnet
4) Getty Images
5) Thinkstock photos
6) Phototake USA
7) Thinkstock photos
8) Thinkstock photos
9) Thinkstock photos
10) Getty Images
SOURCES:
Brennan, M. Chochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2012.
American Academy of Family Physicians: “Common Skin Conditions During Pregnancy.”
American Academy of Dermatology.
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: “Skin Conditions During Pregnancy.”
Kar, S. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India, 2012.
National Psoriasis Foundation: “About Psoriasis,” “Pregnancy and Nursing.”
Weatherhead, S. BMJ, 2007.
American Academy of Family Physicians: “Taking Care of You and Your Baby While You're Pregnant.”
September 29, 2023
Medically Reviewed by: Zilpah Sheikh, MD
Share